Bible Strands
Acts 5:31
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses the Sanhedrin immediately after being released from custody, declaring that the God of Israel raised the crucified Jesus. He confronts the council with the reality that God has now elevated the very man they executed.
The words — ἀρχηγὸν (archēgon) translates literally as "Prince" or "founder," and σωτῆρα (sōtēra) means "Savior." These terms define the official status God conferred upon Jesus upon His exaltation.
The thread — The declaration links to Luke 24:47, which records the proclamation of repentance and forgiveness in His name, and Acts 2:33, which notes His exaltation to God's right hand and the pouring out of the Spirit.
Why it lands — The text states that God exalted Jesus specifically to grant repentance and forgiveness to Israel. It requires the reader to acknowledge that spiritual restoration originates from divine action and must be received through obedience.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Cross-references
- Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
- Acts 2:33 Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
- Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
- Luke 2:11 Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
- Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
- 1 John 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.
- Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Titus 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
- Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.