Bible Strands
Acts 2:21
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses the Jerusalem crowd during his Pentecost sermon, positioning this declaration immediately after describing cosmic signs and before introducing Jesus of Nazareth as God's certified messenger.
The words — The Greek ἐπικαλέσηται (epikalesētai) means "shall call upon," and ὄνομα (onoma) means "name," forming the core phrase for invoking divine authority.
The thread — The declaration originates in Joel 2:32 and is echoed in Romans 10:12 and Psalms 86:5 regarding those who call on the Lord.
Why it lands — The text states that salvation is promised to everyone who calls on the Lord's name, requiring a direct appeal to divine authority rather than ethnic lineage or ritual observance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Cross-references
- Romans 10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
- Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.
- Psalms 86:5 For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
- Acts 22:16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’
- Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
- 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
- Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
- Acts 9:15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
- Acts 9:11 “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.