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Acts 3:20
that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses the Jerusalem assembly immediately after healing a lame man, linking their repentance to future divine action. He speaks to a crowd expecting immediate Messianic fulfillment while describing a postponed but certain outcome.
The words — καιροὶ (kairoi) = times or appointed seasons, and ἀναψύξεως (anapsuxeōs) = refreshing. Together they form the phrase "times of refreshing," denoting specific periods of divine relief rather than a continuous state.
The thread — The expectation of future divine intervention connects to Acts 3:21, which ties Christ’s return to the restoration of all things. Luke 19:11 addresses premature expectations of the kingdom, while 2 Thessalonians 2:2–8 warns against false claims about the timing of the Day of the Lord.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to align personal repentance with God’s sovereign schedule, rejecting immediate gratification in favor of waiting for Christ’s appointed return. The text directs focus away from present circumstances toward a future divine intervention.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
Cross-references
- Luke 19:11 While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:2 not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.
- Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
- Matthew 24:30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
- Revelation 19:11 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
- Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.
- Matthew 24:3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
- Mark 13:26 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
- Mark 13:30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.