Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He was not seen by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had already chosen—by us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. New Living Translation not to the general public, but to us whom God had chosen in advance to be his witnesses. We were those who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. English Standard Version not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Berean Standard Bible not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. Berean Literal Bible not to all the people, but to the witnesses having been chosen beforehand by God, to us who did eat with and drink with Him after His rising out from the dead. King James Bible Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. New King James Version not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. New American Standard Bible not to all the people, but to witnesses who had been chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. NASB 1995 not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. NASB 1977 not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us, who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. Legacy Standard Bible not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. Amplified Bible not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen and designated beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank together with Him after He rose from the dead. Christian Standard Bible not by all the people, but by us whom God appointed as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Holman Christian Standard Bible not by all the people, but by us, witnesses appointed beforehand by God, who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. American Standard Version not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Contemporary English Version Not everyone saw him. He was seen only by us, who ate and drank with him after he was raised from death. We were the ones God chose to tell others about him. English Revised Version not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. GOD'S WORD® Translation to all the people. He showed Jesus to witnesses, apostles he had already chosen. We apostles are those men who ate and drank with Jesus after he came back to life. Good News Translation not to everyone, but only to the witnesses that God had already chosen, that is, to us who ate and drank with him after he rose from death. International Standard Version not to all the people, but to us who were chosen by God to be witnesses and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Majority Standard Bible not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. NET Bible not by all the people, but by us, the witnesses God had already chosen, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. New Heart English Bible not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen before by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Webster's Bible Translation Not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Weymouth New Testament not to all the people, but to witnesses--men previously chosen by God--namely, to us, who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. World English Bible not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen before by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionnot to all the people, but to witnesses, to those having been chosen before by God—to us who ate with [Him], and drank with Him, after His rising out of the dead; Berean Literal Bible not to all the people, but to the witnesses having been chosen beforehand by God, to us who did eat with and drink with Him after His rising out from the dead. Young's Literal Translation not to all the people, but to witnesses, to those having been chosen before by God -- to us who did eat with him, and did drink with him, after his rising out of the dead; Smith's Literal Translation Not to all people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after his rising from the dead. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNot to all the people, but to witnesses preordained by God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he arose again from the dead; Catholic Public Domain Version not to all the people, but to the witnesses preordained by God, to those of us who ate and drank with him after he rose again from the dead. New American Bible not to all the people, but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. New Revised Standard Version not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNot to all the people, but to us who have been chosen by God to be his witnesses, for we did eat and drink with him after his resurrection from the dead. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But not to all the people, but to us who were chosen by God to be witnesses for him, we who ate and drank with him after his resurrection from the grave. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentnot to all the people, but to witnesses who were be fore appointed by God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him, after he rose from the dead. Godbey New Testament not to all the people, but to the witnesses having been chosen of God, to us, who ate and drank along with him after He arose from the dead: Haweis New Testament not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he was arisen from the dead. Mace New Testament not to all the people, but to those witnesses, which God had before chosen: to us, I say, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. Weymouth New Testament not to all the people, but to witnesses--men previously chosen by God--namely, to us, who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. Worrell New Testament not to all the people, but to witnesses before appointed by God?to us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. Worsley New Testament but to witnesses before appointed by God, even to us, who did eat and drink with Him, after He rose from the dead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Good News for Gentiles…40God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— 41not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. 42And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.… Cross References Luke 24:42-43 So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, / and He took it and ate it in front of them. John 21:13-14 Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish. / This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. Acts 1:3 After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 15:5-7 and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. / After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. / Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Luke 24:30-31 While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. / Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight. John 20:19-20 It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Matthew 28:16-17 Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. / When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted. Mark 16:14 Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. John 20:26-29 Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.” / Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” ... Luke 24:36-40 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. / “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts? ... John 21:9-12 When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. / Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” / So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn. ... Acts 13:31 and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people. 1 John 1:1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. / We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. Matthew 14:19-21 And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. / About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children. Exodus 24:9-11 Then Moses went up with Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, / and they saw the God of Israel. Under His feet was a work like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself. / But God did not lay His hand on the nobles of Israel; they saw Him, and they ate and drank. Treasury of Scripture Not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. Not. Acts 10:39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Acts 1:2,3,22 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: … Acts 13:31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people. witnesses. John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. even. Luke 24:30,41-43 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them… John 21:13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. Jump to Previous Already Ate Beforehand Chosen Dead Drank Drink Drunk Eat Eaten Food Marked Namely Previously Rising Rose WitnessesJump to Next Already Ate Beforehand Chosen Dead Drank Drink Drunk Eat Eaten Food Marked Namely Previously Rising Rose WitnessesActs 10 1. Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,11. who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles; 17. and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea. 25. Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him. 34. As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company, 44. the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized. not by all the people This phrase highlights the selective nature of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. After His resurrection, Jesus did not appear to everyone but chose specific individuals to witness His risen form. This aligns with the biblical principle of God revealing Himself to those He chooses, as seen in the Old Testament with prophets and leaders. The limited appearances underscore the importance of faith and the role of the apostles as primary witnesses to the resurrection, tasked with spreading the Gospel. but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' apostles, who is speaking in this passage. He is a key figure in the early church and a primary witness to Jesus' resurrection. 2. Cornelius A Roman centurion who is the first Gentile convert to Christianity. This event marks a significant turning point in the early church's mission to the Gentiles. 3. Witnesses Those chosen by God to testify about Jesus' resurrection. This group includes the apostles and others who had direct encounters with the risen Christ. 4. Jesus' Resurrection The central event of the Christian faith, where Jesus rose from the dead, confirming His divinity and the truth of His teachings. 5. Caesarea The location where Peter meets Cornelius and delivers this message, highlighting the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish communities. Teaching Points Chosen WitnessesGod specifically chose certain individuals to witness and testify about Jesus' resurrection. This highlights the importance of divine selection and purpose in our lives. Physical Resurrection The fact that Jesus ate and drank with His disciples underscores the physical reality of His resurrection, affirming the hope of our future resurrection. Fellowship with Christ Sharing meals with the risen Christ symbolizes intimate fellowship and communion, which believers are invited to experience spiritually today. Mission to the Gentiles Peter's message to Cornelius marks the expansion of the Gospel to all nations, reminding us of the universal scope of God's salvation plan. Eyewitness Testimony The reliability of the Gospel message is grounded in the testimony of those who personally encountered the risen Christ, encouraging us to trust in the historical truth of the resurrection.(41) Unto witnesses chosen before.--Better, appointed. The precise word which St. Luke uses occurs nowhere else in the New Testament, but is connected with the word rendered "ordained" in Acts 14:23. Who did eat and drink with him.--The three recorded instances of this are found in Luke 24:30; Luke 24:42; John 21:13. This was, of course, the crucial test which showed that the Form on which the disciples had looked was no phantom of the imagination. Verse 41. - That were chosen for chosen, A.V. Peter here again brings forward the special apostolic office of being witnesses of Christ's resurrection (see Acts 1:8, 21, 22; Acts 2:32; Acts 3:15; Acts 4:33; Acts 5:32; Acts 13:31; Acts 26:16, as well as vers. 39 and 42 of this chapter). This constant reference to the testimony of eye-witnesses is an indication of the thoroughly historical character of Christianity, and of the importance of Christian evidences. The new matter which Peter was to bring before Cornelius and his company begins at ver. 40, but with the prefatory remarks in ver. 39, which both attest the truth of what Cornelius already knew and prepare for the following revelation. Who did eat and drink (see Luke 24:30, 41-43; John 21:12, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek notοὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. by all παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people, λαῷ (laō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. by the witnesses μάρτυσιν (martysin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3144: A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. had chosen beforehand, προκεχειροτονημένοις (prokecheirotonēmenois) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 4401: To choose or appoint beforehand. From pro and cheirotoneo; to elect in advance. by us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. who οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ate συνεφάγομεν (synephagomen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4906: To eat with. From sun and esthio; to take food in company with. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. drank with συνεπίομεν (synepiomen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4844: To drink together with. From sun and pino; to partake a beverage in company. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. after μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. He αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. rose ἀναστῆναι (anastēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] dead. νεκρῶν (nekrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3498: (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead. Links Acts 10:41 NIVActs 10:41 NLT Acts 10:41 ESV Acts 10:41 NASB Acts 10:41 KJV Acts 10:41 BibleApps.com Acts 10:41 Biblia Paralela Acts 10:41 Chinese Bible Acts 10:41 French Bible Acts 10:41 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 10:41 Not to all the people (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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