Acts 2:22
What does Acts 2:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 2:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 2:22 means
Peter shifts from prophecy to proclamation concerning Jesus of Nazareth, directly addressing the men of Israel. He affirms Jesus' divine authentication through 'mighty works and wonders and signs' performed by God through Him. This appeals to the firsthand knowledge of his Jewish audience, who had witnessed these miracles. Peter establishes Jesus' credentials as God's chosen Messiah, laying the groundwork for explaining His crucifixion and resurrection.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Ye 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;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Ye 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;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Men of Israel, give ear to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man who had the approval of God, as was made clear to you by the great works and signs and wonders which God did by him among you, as you yourselves have knowledge,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`Men, Israelites! hear these words, Jesus the Nazarene, a man approved of God among you by mighty works, and wonders, and signs, that God did through him in the midst of you, according as also ye yourselves have known;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him, in the midst of you, as you also know:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus the Nazaraean, a man borne witness to byGod to you by works of power and wonders and signs, whichGod wrought by him in your midst, as yourselves know
Context
Following his extensive quotation from Joel and the promise of salvation, Peter now directly focuses on Jesus of Nazareth. This verse introduces Jesus' identity, emphasizing His divine authentication through miracles witnessed by the audience. This sets the stage for Peter's bold declaration of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, connecting the events they witnessed to the fulfillment of God's plan.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 11:47
The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many signs.
- John 15:24
If I had not done among them the works which none other did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.
- John 6:14
When therefore the people saw the sign which he did, they said, This is of a truth the prophet that cometh into the world.
- John 3:2
the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.
- John 10:37
If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.
- Matthew 11:2
Now when John heard in the prison the works of the Christ, he sent by his disciples
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