Acts 10:37
What does Acts 10:37 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:37 means
Peter reminds his listeners that they are already somewhat familiar with the message and events concerning Jesus of Nazareth. He refers to the public preaching that spread throughout all Judea, beginning in Galilee, specifically after the baptism John preached. This acknowledgment of common knowledge provides a relatable starting point, establishing a shared historical context before Peter delves into the deeper theological significance of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judæa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
KJV
King James Version · 1611That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judæa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949That word you yourselves have knowledge of, which was made public through all Judaea, starting from Galilee, after the baptism of which John was the preacher,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862ye--ye have known; --the word that came throughout all Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the baptism that John preached;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752You know the word which hath been published through all Judea: for it began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890ye know; the testimony which has spread through the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached —
Context
Following Peter's introduction of Jesus as Lord of all, this verse establishes a common frame of reference, indicating that the audience had some prior knowledge of Jesus's public ministry, particularly after John's baptism. This serves as a rhetorical bridge, moving from general knowledge to specific theological truths. It sets the stage for Peter to elaborate on Christ's anointing by the Holy Spirit and His powerful ministry.
v.36The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—
v.37This passage
v.38even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 23:5
But they were the more urgent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judæa, and beginning from Galilee even unto this place.
- Acts 13:24
when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
- Mark 1:14
Now after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
- Luke 4:14
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and a fame went out concerning him through all the region round about.
- Acts 1:22
beginning from the baptism of John, unto the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection.
- Acts 2:22
Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know;
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