Acts 10:38
What does Acts 10:38 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:38 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:38 means
Peter then specifically articulates who Jesus of Nazareth was and what He did. Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and with power, signifying His divine commission and empowerment. This anointing enabled Him to go about "doing good" and "healing all that were oppressed of the devil." The explanation highlights Jesus's benevolent ministry, portraying Him as God's powerful agent of restoration and liberation, whose actions proved "God was with him."
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000even 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901even 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949About Jesus of Nazareth, how God gave the Holy Spirit to him, with power: and how he went about doing good and making well all who were troubled by evil spirits, for God was with him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jesus who <FI>is<Fi> from Nazareth--how God did anoint him with the Holy Spirit and power; who went through, doing good, and healing all those oppressed by the devil, because God was with him;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Jesus of Nazareth: how God anointed him with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jesus who [was] of Nazareth: howGod anointed him with [the] Holy Spirit and with power; who went through [all quarters] doing good, and healing all that were under the power of the devil, becauseGod was with him.
Context
Building upon the general knowledge of Jesus, this verse provides a specific theological explanation of Jesus's anointing and powerful ministry. It highlights His divine empowerment and benevolent work, illustrating His messianic claims. This detailed portrayal of Jesus's life and anointing directly precedes the account of His death and resurrection, emphasizing the power with which He ministered and preparing for the significance of His ultimate victory.
v.37that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judæa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
v.38This passage
v.39And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
- Psalms 45:7
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
- John 16:32
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
- Matthew 12:15
And Jesus perceivingitwithdrew from thence: and many followed him; and he healed them all,
- Luke 4:33
And in the synagogue there was a man, that had a spirit of an unclean demon; and he cried out with a loud voice,
- Mark 7:29
And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the demon is gone out of thy daughter.
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