Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. New Living Translation You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. And we are witnesses of this fact! English Standard Version and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. Berean Standard Bible You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact. Berean Literal Bible And you killed the Author of life, whom God has raised up out from the dead, whereof we are witnesses. King James Bible And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. New King James Version and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. New American Standard Bible but put to death the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, a fact to which we are witnesses. NASB 1995 but put to death the Prince of life, the one whom God raised from the dead, a fact to which we are witnesses. NASB 1977 but put to death the Prince of life, the one whom God raised from the dead, a fact to which we are witnesses. Legacy Standard Bible but put to death the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead, a fact to which we are witnesses. Amplified Bible But you killed the Prince (Author, Originator, Source) of life, whom God raised [bodily] from the dead. To this [fact] we are witnesses [for we have seen the risen Christ]. Christian Standard Bible You killed the source of life, whom God raised from the dead; we are witnesses of this. Holman Christian Standard Bible You killed the source of life, whom God raised from the dead; we are witnesses of this. American Standard Version and killed the Prince of life; whom God raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. Contemporary English Version and you killed the one who leads people to life. But God raised him from death, and all of us can tell you what he has done. English Revised Version and killed the Prince of life; whom God raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. GOD'S WORD® Translation and you killed the source of life. But God brought him back to life, and we are witnesses to that. Good News Translation You killed the one who leads to life, but God raised him from death--and we are witnesses to this. International Standard Version and you killed the source of life, whom God raised from the dead. We are witnesses to that. Majority Standard Bible You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact. NET Bible You killed the Originator of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this fact we are witnesses! New Heart English Bible and killed the Originator of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses. Webster's Bible Translation And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; of which we are witnesses. Weymouth New Testament The Prince of Life you put to death; but God has raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses as to that. World English Bible and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Prince of life you killed, whom God raised out of the dead, of which we are witnesses; Berean Literal Bible And you killed the Author of life, whom God has raised up out from the dead, whereof we are witnesses. Young's Literal Translation and the Prince of the life ye did kill, whom God did raise out of the dead, of which we are witnesses; Smith's Literal Translation And ye killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead; of whom we are witnesses. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the author of life you killed, whom God hath raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. Catholic Public Domain Version Truly, it was the Author of Life whom you put to death, whom God raised from the dead, to whom we are witnesses. New American Bible The author of life you put to death, but God raised him from the dead; of this we are witnesses. New Revised Standard Version and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd killed the Prince of Life, whom God has raised from the dead; all of us are his witnesses. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And you killed him, The Ruler of Life, whom God raised from among the dead, and we are all his witnesses.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand you slew the Author of life, whom God has raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. Godbey New Testament and you slew the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, whose witnesses we are. Haweis New Testament but ye slew the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead: of which we are witnesses. Mace New Testament but killed the prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. Weymouth New Testament The Prince of Life you put to death; but God has raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses as to that. Worrell New Testament and the Prince of life ye killed; Whom God raised from the dead?of which fact we are witnesses. Worsley New Testament and put to death the prince of life; whom God hath raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Peter Speaks in Solomon's Colonnade…14You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. 15 You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of the fact. 16By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence.… Cross References John 1:4 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Revelation 1:18 the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades. Revelation 2:8 To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life. Romans 6:9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him. 1 Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Colossians 1:18 And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. 1 Peter 1:21 Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God. Matthew 28:5-6 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. Luke 24:5-7 As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? / He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee: / ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’” John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Treasury of Scripture And killed the Prince of life, whom God has raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. Prince. John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. John 4:10,14 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water… John 5:26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; whom. Acts 2:24,32 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it… Matthew 28:2-5 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it… Ephesians 1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, whereof. Acts 1:22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. Acts 2:32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Acts 10:40,41 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; … Jump to Previous Author Dead Death Fact Kill Killed Life Prince Raise Raised Slew Whereof WitnessesJump to Next Author Dead Death Fact Kill Killed Life Prince Raise Raised Slew Whereof WitnessesActs 3 1. Peter preaching to the people that came to see a lame man restored to his feet,12. professes the cure to have been wrought by God, and his son Jesus; 13. withal reprehending them for crucifying Jesus; 17. which because they did it through ignorance, 18. and that thereby were fulfilled God's determinate counsel, and the Scriptures, 19. he exhorts them by repentance and faith to seek remission of their sins through Jesus. You killed the Author of life This phrase is a direct accusation against the Jewish leaders and people who demanded Jesus' crucifixion. The term "Author of life" signifies Jesus as the originator and sustainer of all life, aligning with John 1:3, which states that all things were made through Him. This highlights the irony and gravity of their actions, as they sought to destroy the very source of life. Theologically, it underscores the belief in Jesus' divinity and His role in creation, as seen in Colossians 1:16-17. The phrase also reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah being rejected by His own people, such as in Isaiah 53:3. but God raised Him from the dead and we are witnesses of this fact Persons / Places / Events 1. Peter and JohnApostles of Jesus Christ who are speaking to the people in Jerusalem after healing a lame man at the temple gate called Beautiful. 2. The Author of Life Refers to Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine role in creation and life itself. 3. God The Father who raised Jesus from the dead, affirming His power over life and death. 4. The Resurrection The event where God raised Jesus from the dead, central to Christian faith and the apostles' testimony. 5. Witnesses Peter and John, along with other apostles, who testify to the resurrection of Jesus, having seen Him alive after His crucifixion. Teaching Points The Centrality of the ResurrectionThe resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of Christian faith. It validates His identity as the Son of God and assures believers of eternal life. The Role of Witnesses The apostles' testimony is crucial for the spread of the Gospel. Believers today are called to be witnesses of Christ's transformative power in their lives. Jesus as the Author of Life Recognizing Jesus as the Author of life calls for reverence and submission to His authority. It also provides assurance of His power to sustain and renew life. God's Sovereignty in Redemption Despite human actions against Jesus, God's plan of redemption prevailed. This underscores God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His purposes. Living in Resurrection Power Believers are empowered by the same Spirit that raised Jesus. This calls for living a life that reflects the victory over sin and death.(15) And killed the Prince of life.--The word translated "Prince" is applied to Christ here and in Acts 5:31. In Hebrews 2:10 we meet with it in "the Captain of their salvation;" in Hebrews 12:2, in "the Author and Finisher of our faith." Its primary meaning, like that of prince (princeps), is one who takes the lead--who is the originator of that to which the title is attached. The "Prince of life," the "Captain of salvation," is accordingly He who is the source from which life and salvation flow. In the LXX. of the Old Testament it is used for the "chieftains" or "princes" of Moab and the like (Numbers 13:3; Numbers 24:17). Whereof we are witnesses.--St. Peter falls back, as in Acts 2:32 (where see Note), on this attestation to the one central fact. . . . Verse 15. - Raised for bath raised, A.V. The Prince of life; a remarkable title here given to our Lord, to bring out the contrast between him whom they preferred and him whom they rejected. Barabbas was a murderer, one who took away human life for his own base ends; the other was the Prince and Author of life, who was come into the world, not to destroy men's lives, but to save them. This title, taken in connection with the preceding declaration, "God hath glorified his Servant Jesus," seems almost to be a reminiscence of our Savior's prayer," Father,... glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: as thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him" (John 17:1, 2). Jesus himself in very many places dwells upon his own great prerogative of giving life: "I am come that they might have life, and.., have it more abundantly" (John 10:10); "I am that Bread of life;" "I am the living Bread ... if any man cat of this bread, he shall live for ever;" "I give... my flesh for the life of the world;" "Ye will not come unto me that ye might have life;" "They that hear shall live;" "As the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;" "The Son of man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in him should... have eternal life;" "The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." The word ἀρχηγός applied to Christ is found also in Acts 5:31, and in Hebrews 2:10; Hebrews 12:2, rendered the "Author or Captain of their salvation," "of our faith." Whereof we are witnesses (see Acts 2:22, note). The marginal rendering of whom is equally literal, and may be defended by reference to Acts 1:8; Acts 13:31; but the rendering whereof is in accordance with the more frequent phrases (Acts 5:32; Acts 10:39, etc.). The meaning is practically the same.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek You killedἀπεκτείνατε (apekteinate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 615: To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. Author Ἀρχηγὸν (Archēgon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 747: Originator, author, founder, prince, leader. From arche and ago; a chief leader. of life, ζωῆς (zōēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. [but] God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. raised ἤγειρεν (ēgeiren) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. [Him] ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. 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. [and] we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. are ἐσμεν (esmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. witnesses μάρτυρές (martyres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3144: A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. of [the fact]. οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. Links Acts 3:15 NIVActs 3:15 NLT Acts 3:15 ESV Acts 3:15 NASB Acts 3:15 KJV Acts 3:15 BibleApps.com Acts 3:15 Biblia Paralela Acts 3:15 Chinese Bible Acts 3:15 French Bible Acts 3:15 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 3:15 And killed the Prince of life whom (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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