Acts 10:36
What does Acts 10:36 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:36 means
Peter continues by affirming that God sent His message of peace through Jesus Christ "unto the children of Israel," but then immediately declares that Jesus is "Lord of all." This assertion is crucial: while the gospel typically began with Israel, Christ's lordship extends universally. The good tidings of peace reconcile humanity with God and each other, making Jesus Christ the central figure of salvation for all people, Jew and Gentile alike.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—
KJV
King James Version · 1611The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The word which he sent to the children of Israel, giving the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all)--
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862the word that he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming good news--peace through Jesus Christ (this one is Lord of all,)
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752God sent the word to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all).
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, (he is Lord of all things,)
Context
Having established God's impartiality and the acceptability of God-fearing individuals, Peter now pivots to the core message: Jesus Christ. This verse connects God's message of peace to Israel while immediately broadening Christ's authority to "Lord of all." This sets the specific context for his detailed proclamation of the gospel, beginning with Jesus's earthly ministry and His messianic identity, which follows in the subsequent verses.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 10:11
For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.
- Colossians 1:20
and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens.
- Matthew 22:44
The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet?
- Psalms 85:9
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land.
- Isaiah 57:19
I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.
- Ephesians 1:20
which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places,
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