Acts 3:19
What does Acts 3:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 3:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 3:19 means
Based on these truths, Peter urged the people to "repent"—to change their minds and hearts about Jesus—and "turn again" to God. This turning would lead to their sins being "blotted out," signifying forgiveness and removal of guilt. The result would be "seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord," implying spiritual renewal, peace, and the restoration of their relationship with God. This is an invitation to experience God's grace and personal revival.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So then, let your hearts be changed and be turned to God, so that your sins may be completely taken away, and times of blessing may come from the Lord;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862reform ye, therefore, and turn back, for your sins being blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Be penitent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Repent therefore and be converted, for the blotting out of your sins, so that times of refreshing may come from [the] presence of the Lord,
Context
This verse presents the direct and central call to action within Peter's sermon. Following the declaration of Jesus as the prophesied and suffering Messiah, this is the logical next step. It provides the mechanism for escaping the guilt previously highlighted: repentance and conversion. This call is critical as it offers the audience hope and a path to restoration, making God's grace available through their response.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:10
when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be marvelled at in all them that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.
- Micah 7:14
Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thy heritage, which dwell solitarily, in the forest in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.
- Jeremiah 32:37
Behold, I will gather them out of all the countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my wrath, and in great indignation; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely.
- Luke 1:16
And many of the children of Israel shall he turn unto the Lord their God.
- Ezekiel 37:21
And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the nations, whither they are gone, and will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land:
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