Bible Strands
Acts 4:12
Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses the ruling council after healing a lame man, speaking before they issue their order to stop speaking in Jesus' name. The words — σωτηρία (sōtēria) means salvation, and οὐκ ἔστιν (ouk estin) translates to there is not. The thread — The verse's exclusive claim runs parallel to John 14:6's assertion that no one comes to the Father except through Jesus, 1 Corinthians 3:11's statement that no other foundation can be laid, and John 3:36's declaration that rejecting the Son forfeits eternal life. Why it lands — The text states that salvation is found in no one else and demands a reader decide whether to submit to that single named authority.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Cross-references
- John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
- 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
- John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”
- 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
- 1 John 5:11 And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
- Acts 10:42 And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.
- Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
- Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
- Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
- Hebrews 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,