Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people.’ New Living Translation Then Moses said, ‘Anyone who will not listen to that Prophet will be completely cut off from God’s people.’ English Standard Version And it shall be that every soul who does not listen to that prophet shall be destroyed from the people.’ Berean Standard Bible Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’ Berean Literal Bible And it will be that every soul who might not heed that prophet will be utterly destroyed out from the people.' King James Bible And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. New King James Version And it shall be that every soul who will not hear that Prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.’ New American Standard Bible And it shall be that every soul that does not listen to that prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.’ NASB 1995 ‘And it will be that every soul that does not heed that prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.’ NASB 1977 ‘And it shall be that every soul that does not heed that prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.’ Legacy Standard Bible AND IT WILL BE THAT EVERY SOUL THAT DOES NOT HEED THAT PROPHET SHALL BE UTTERLY DESTROYED FROM AMONG THE PEOPLE.’ Amplified Bible And it will be that every person that does not listen to and heed that Prophet will be utterly destroyed from among the people.’ Christian Standard Bible And everyone who does not listen to that prophet will be completely cut off from the people. Holman Christian Standard Bible And everyone who will not listen to that Prophet will be completely cut off from the people.” American Standard Version And it shall be, that every soul that shall not hearken to that prophet, shall be utterly destroyed from among the people. Contemporary English Version No one who disobeys this prophet will be one of God's people any longer." English Revised Version And it shall be, that every soul, which shall not hearken to that prophet, shall be utterly destroyed from among the people. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who won't listen to that prophet will be excluded from the people.' Good News Translation Anyone who does not obey that prophet shall be separated from God's people and destroyed.' International Standard Version Any person who will not listen to that prophet will be utterly destroyed from among the people.' Majority Standard Bible Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.? NET Bible Every person who does not obey that prophet will be destroyed and thus removed from the people.' New Heart English Bible It will be, that every soul that will not listen to that prophet will be utterly destroyed from among the people.' Webster's Bible Translation And it shall come to pass, that every soul who will not hear that Prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. Weymouth New Testament And every one, without exception, who refuses to listen to that Prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the People.' World English Bible It will be that every soul that will not listen to that prophet will be utterly destroyed from among the people.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it will be, every soul that may not hear that Prophet will be utterly destroyed out of the people; Berean Literal Bible And it will be that every soul who might not heed that prophet will be utterly destroyed out from the people.' Young's Literal Translation and it shall be, every soul that may not hear that prophet shall be utterly destroyed out of the people; Smith's Literal Translation And it shall be, whoever hears not that prophet, shall be destroyed from the people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it shall be, that every soul which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. Catholic Public Domain Version And this shall be: every soul who will not listen to that Prophet shall be exterminated from the people.’ New American Bible Everyone who does not listen to that prophet will be cut off from the people.’ New Revised Standard Version And it will be that everyone who does not listen to that prophet will be utterly rooted out of the people.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it shall come to pass that every soul which will not listen to that prophet, shall be lost from her people. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “It shall be that every soul who will not hear that Prophet, that soul shall perish from among his people.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd it shall come to pass, that every soul that will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. Godbey New Testament And it shall come to pass, that every soul whosoever will not hear that prophet, shall be cut off from the people. Haweis New Testament But it shall come to pass, that every soul which will not hearken to that prophet, shall be utterly exterminated from amidst the people.? Mace New Testament and whoever he be that will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people." Weymouth New Testament And every one, without exception, who refuses to listen to that Prophet shall be utterly destroyed from among the People.' Worrell New Testament And it shall be, that every soul that will not hearken to that Prophet, shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.' Worsley New Testament and every soul, who will not hearken to that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people: yea and all the prophets from Samuel, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Peter Speaks in Solomon's Colonnade…22For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you. 23 Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’ 24Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have proclaimed these days.… Cross References Deuteronomy 18:19 And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. Leviticus 23:29 If anyone does not humble himself on this day, he must be cut off from his people. John 3:36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” Hebrews 2:2-3 For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, / how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, Matthew 10:14-15 And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town. / Truly I tell you, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town. Luke 10:16 Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me.” John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. Hebrews 10:28-29 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. / How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Revelation 22:18-19 I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. / And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book. Romans 2:8-9 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. / There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek; 1 Samuel 12:15 But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers. Jeremiah 29:19 I will do this because they have not listened to My words, declares the LORD, which I sent to them again and again through My servants the prophets. And neither have you exiles listened, declares the LORD.” Isaiah 1:20 But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Ezekiel 18:31 Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? Treasury of Scripture And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. that every. Acts 13:38-41 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: … Deuteronomy 18:19 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Jump to Previous Attention Completely Cut Destroyed Exception Hear Hearken Heed Prophet Refuses Soul Utterly WhatsoeverJump to Next Attention Completely Cut Destroyed Exception Hear Hearken Heed Prophet Refuses Soul Utterly WhatsoeverActs 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. Everyone who does not listen to Him This phrase emphasizes the necessity of heeding the words of Jesus Christ, the prophet like Moses, as foretold in Deuteronomy 18:15-19. The call to listen is a recurring biblical theme, underscoring the importance of obedience to God's chosen messenger. In the context of Acts, Peter is addressing the Jewish audience, urging them to recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. The concept of listening implies not just hearing but also obeying and following the teachings of Christ, which is a central tenet of Christian discipleship. will be completely cut off from among his people. Persons / Places / Events 1. Peter- One of Jesus' apostles, delivering a sermon in Solomon's Colonnade after healing a lame man. 2. Moses - Referenced by Peter as a prophet who spoke of a future prophet like himself, whom the people must listen to. 3. Jesus Christ - The ultimate prophet and fulfillment of Moses' prophecy, whom Peter is urging the people to heed. 4. Solomon's Colonnade - A part of the Temple in Jerusalem where Peter and John were teaching. 5. The Israelites - The primary audience of Peter's sermon, who are being called to repentance and faith in Jesus. Teaching Points The Importance of Listening to JesusJust as the Israelites were warned to heed the prophet like Moses, we are called to listen to Jesus, the ultimate prophet and Son of God. Consequences of Disobedience Ignoring Jesus' teachings leads to spiritual separation, akin to being "cut off" from God's people. This emphasizes the seriousness of our response to Christ. Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating the continuity and reliability of God's Word. Call to Repentance Peter's message is a call to repentance and faith in Jesus, which remains relevant for us today as we seek to align our lives with His teachings. Community and Accountability Being part of God's people involves listening to and obeying Jesus, highlighting the importance of community and mutual accountability in our faith journey.(23) Shall be destroyed from among the people.--The original has it, "I will require it of him" (Deuteronomy 18:19). The words which St. Peter substitutes are as an echo of a familiar phrase which occurs in Exodus 12:15; Exodus 12:19; Leviticus 17:4; Leviticus 17:9, et al. This, again, looks like a citation freely made.Verse 23. - Shall be for come to pass, A.V.; shall not hearken to for will not hear, A.V.; utterly destroyed for destroyed, A.V. Utterly destroyed. The Greek ἐξολοθρεύω οξξυρσ frequently in the LXX. for the Hebrew phrase," cut off from his people" (Genesis 17:14); but in Deuteronomy 18:19, the phrase is quite different, "I will require it of him." St. Peter here gives the sense, not the ipsissima verba, and thereby marks the extreme gravity of the sin of unbelief (see John 3:18). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Everyoneπᾶσα (pasa) Adjective - Nominative Feminine 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 ἥτις (hētis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. does not heed ἀκούσῃ (akousē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. [ His words ] προφήτου (prophētou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. will be completely cut off ἐξολεθρευθήσεται (exolethreuthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1842: To destroy utterly, annihilate, exterminate, root out. From ek and olothreuo; to extirpate. from among 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 τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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.’ λαοῦ (laou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people. Links Acts 3:23 NIVActs 3:23 NLT Acts 3:23 ESV Acts 3:23 NASB Acts 3:23 KJV Acts 3:23 BibleApps.com Acts 3:23 Biblia Paralela Acts 3:23 Chinese Bible Acts 3:23 French Bible Acts 3:23 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 3:23 It will be that every soul that (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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