Acts 2:21
What does Acts 2:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 2:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 2:21 means
Climaxing the prophecy from Joel, this verse presents a profound promise of salvation: 'whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' This crucial declaration offers a path to deliverance amidst the momentous events of the 'last days.' It emphasizes personal responsibility and faith, connecting the outpouring of the Spirit and the signs of the times with a clear invitation to receive God's saving grace through calling upon the Lord Jesus Christ.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And it shall be, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And it shall be, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And whoever makes his prayer to the Lord will have salvation.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and it shall be, every one--whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, he shall be saved.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And it shalt come to pass, that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And it shall be that whosoever shall call upon the name of [the] Lord shall be saved.
Context
This verse serves as the powerful conclusion to Peter's quotation from the prophet Joel, summarizing the ultimate purpose of the preceding prophetic events. It offers a clear, universal promise of salvation through calling on the Lord's name. This pivotal statement transitions Peter's sermon from prophetic fulfillment to the specific identity of this 'Lord'—namely, Jesus of Nazareth—in the verses that immediately follow.
v.20The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the day of the Lord come, That great and notable day:
v.21This passage
v.22Ye 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;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 10:12
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:
- Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.
- Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel:
- 1 Corinthians 1:2
unto the church of God which is at Corinth, eventhem that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, calledto besaints, with all that call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, theirLordand ours:
- Psalms 86:5
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.
- Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help us in time of need.
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