Acts 2:21
New International Version
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

New Living Translation
But everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.’

English Standard Version
And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’

Berean Standard Bible
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

Berean Literal Bible
And it shall be that everyone who shall call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.'

King James Bible
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

New King James Version
And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved.’

New American Standard Bible
‘AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.’

NASB 1995
‘AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.’

NASB 1977
‘AND IT SHALL BE, THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED.’

Legacy Standard Bible
AND IT WILL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.’

Amplified Bible
‘AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERYONE WHO CALLS UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD [invoking, adoring, and worshiping the Lord Jesus] SHALL BE SAVED (rescued spiritually).’

Christian Standard Bible
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

American Standard Version
And it shall be, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Contemporary English Version
Then the Lord will save everyone who asks for his help."

English Revised Version
And it shall be, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Good News Translation
And then, whoever calls out to the Lord for help will be saved.'

International Standard Version
Then whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Majority Standard Bible
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.?

NET Bible
And then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

New Heart English Bible
And it will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall come to pass, that whoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved.

Weymouth New Testament
and every one who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'

World English Bible
It will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it will be, everyone who, if he may have called on the Name of the LORD, will be saved.

Berean Literal Bible
And it shall be that everyone who shall call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Young's Literal Translation
and it shall be, every one -- whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, he shall be saved.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it shall be, every one, who shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, shall be saved.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this shall be: whoever shall invoke the name of the Lord will be saved.’

New American Bible
and it shall be that everyone shall be saved who calls on the name of the Lord.’

New Revised Standard Version
Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it shall come to pass that whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And it shall be that everyone who calls on the name of THE LORD JEHOVAH shall receive life.' “
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And it shall come to pass, that whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Godbey New Testament
And it shall come to pass, that every one who may call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Haweis New Testament
And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the Lord shall be saved.?

Mace New Testament
and then whoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved."

Weymouth New Testament
and every one who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'

Worrell New Testament
And it shall be, that every one who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'

Worsley New Testament
And whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved."

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Preaches to the Crowd
20The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. 21And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ 22Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.…

Cross References
Joel 2:32
And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.

Romans 10:13
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Isaiah 45:22
Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.

Zechariah 13:9
This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Romans 10:9-10
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

1 Corinthians 1:2
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

Psalm 145:18
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.

Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

John 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

1 John 5:13
I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Luke 6:46
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall come to pass, that whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

whosoever.

Acts 9:11,15
And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, …

Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Psalm 86:5
For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

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Acts 2
1. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages,
12. are admired by some, and derided by others;
14. whom Peter disproves;
37. he baptizes a great number who were converted;
41. who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together;
43. the apostles working many miracles,
46. and God daily increasing his church.














And everyone
The phrase "And everyone" signifies the inclusivity of the Gospel message. In the original Greek, "everyone" is translated from "πᾶς" (pas), meaning all or every. This word underscores the universal offer of salvation, transcending ethnic, social, and cultural boundaries. Historically, this was a radical concept, especially in a Jewish context where the covenant was traditionally seen as exclusive to Israel. The early church, as depicted in Acts, was beginning to understand and embrace the global scope of God's redemptive plan.

who calls
The verb "calls" comes from the Greek "ἐπικαλέω" (epikaleō), which means to invoke or appeal to. This action implies a conscious decision and an act of faith. In the historical context of the early church, calling on the Lord was not merely a verbal expression but a profound act of trust and reliance on God's power and mercy. It reflects a personal relationship and a recognition of one's need for divine intervention.

on the name
The phrase "on the name" is significant in biblical theology. In Hebrew culture, a name was more than a label; it represented the character and authority of the person. The Greek word "ὄνομα" (onoma) is used here, emphasizing the authority and power inherent in the name of the Lord. In the scriptural context, calling on the name of the Lord implies acknowledging His sovereignty and submitting to His lordship.

of the Lord
The term "the Lord" is translated from the Greek "Κύριος" (Kyrios), which was used in the Septuagint to translate the divine name YHWH. In the New Testament, it is often used to refer to Jesus Christ, affirming His divinity and authority. This acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord was central to the early Christian confession of faith, distinguishing believers from both Jewish and pagan contemporaries.

will be saved
The promise "will be saved" is a declaration of assurance and hope. The Greek word "σῴζω" (sōzō) means to save, deliver, or preserve. In the biblical context, salvation encompasses deliverance from sin, death, and judgment, and the restoration of a right relationship with God. This promise is not just future-oriented but also has present implications, offering believers a foretaste of eternal life through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Historically, this assurance of salvation was a cornerstone of the apostolic preaching, offering hope and transformation to a world in need.

(21) Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord . . .--Singularly enough, the precise phrase, to "call upon" God, common as it is in the Old Testament, does not occur in the Gospels. With St. Luke and St. Paul it is, as it were, a favourite word (Acts 7:59; Acts 9:14; Romans 10:12; 1Corinthians 1:2). Its Greek associations gave to the "invoking" which it expressed almost the force of an appeal from a lower to a higher tribunal. (Comp. Acts 25:11; Acts 25:21; Acts 25:25.) Here the thought is that that Name of the Eternal, invoked by the prayer of faith, was the one sufficient condition of deliverance in the midst of all the terrors of the coming day of the Lord. . . . Verse 21. - Be for come to pass, A.V.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

everyone
πᾶς (pas)
Adjective - Nominative 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.

who
ὃς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

calls on
ἐπικαλέσηται (epikalesētai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1941: (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

name
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

of [the] Lord
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

will be saved.’
σωθήσεται (sōthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4982: To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.


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