Bible Strands
Luke 24:47
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to the eleven and other gathered disciples on the evening of the resurrection day, in a locked room in Jerusalem, commissioning them before His ascension.
The words — κηρυχθῆναι (kēruchthēnai), aorist passive infinitive of κηρύσσω, carries the force of a public, authoritative proclamation, not a private suggestion; μετάνοιαν (metanoian) denotes a turned-about mind, not mere regret.
The thread — The same pairing of repentance and forgiveness appears in Acts 5:31, and the "all nations" scope echoes Matthew 28:19 and Isaiah 49:6; "beginning in Jerusalem" is the specific fulfillment of the pattern Jesus gave in Acts 1:8.
Why it lands — The message is not the disciples' own but is proclaimed in His name, and the reader is placed either at the starting point or the destination of that proclamation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Cross-references
- 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.
- Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
- 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 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 20:21 testifying to Jews and Greeks alike about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Isaiah 2:1 This is the message that was revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem:
- Malachi 1:11 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.
- 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.”
- Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
- Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”