Luke 24:47

and that repentance for forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed on his authority to all the nations – beginning at Jerusalem.

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In The King James Version

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

In Context

46“Scripture says that the Christ will suffer, and that he will rise again from the dead on the third day,

48You yourselves are to be witnesses to all this.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:27All will call it to mind, to the ends of the earth, and turn to the Lord; and all tribes of the nations will bow down before you.

Psalms 67:7May this blessing of ours win people to him to all the ends of the earth.

Psalms 98:1Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonders; his right hand and holy arm have won him the victory.

Matthew Henry on Luke 24:37-50

Christ's Interview with the Apostles. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his… Read the whole commentary →

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