Acts 5:31

God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior to grant repentance to Israel and remission of sins.

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In The King James Version

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

In Context

30The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you murdered by hanging him on a cross.

32Concerning these things we are his witnesses, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

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Matthew Henry on Acts 5:27-42

The Seizing of the Apostles; The Examination of the Apostles; The Advice of Gamaliel. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29… Read the whole commentary →

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