New International Version “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” New Living Translation “So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!” English Standard Version Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Berean Standard Bible Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” Berean Literal Bible Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you⁺ crucified.” King James Bible Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. New King James Version “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” New American Standard Bible Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified.” NASB 1995 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified.” NASB 1977 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified.” Legacy Standard Bible Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified.” Amplified Bible Therefore let all the house of Israel recognize beyond all doubt that God has made Him both Lord and Christ (Messiah, Anointed)—this Jesus whom you crucified.” Berean Annotated Bible Therefore let all Israel (He wrestles with God) know with certainty that God {Theos} has made this Jesus (YHWH saves), whom you⁺ crucified, both Lord {Kyrion} and Christ (the Anointed One)! Christian Standard Bible “Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!” American Standard Version Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified. Contemporary English Version Everyone in Israel should then know for certain that God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ, even though you put him to death on a cross. English Revised Version Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified. GOD'S WORD® Translation "All the people of Israel should know beyond a doubt that God made Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." Good News Translation "All the people of Israel, then, are to know for sure that this Jesus, whom you crucified, is the one that God has made Lord and Messiah!" International Standard Version "Therefore, let all the people of Israel understand beyond a doubt that God made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!" NET Bible Therefore let all the house of Israel know beyond a doubt that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ." New Heart English Bible "Let all the house of Israel therefore know certainly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified." Webster's Bible Translation Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Weymouth New Testament "Therefore let the whole House of Israel know beyond all doubt that God has made Him both LORD and CHRIST--this Jesus whom you crucified." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” World English Bible “Let all the house of Israel therefore know certainly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionassuredly, therefore, let all the house of Israel know that God made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you crucified.” Berean Literal Bible Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God made Him both Lord and Christ—this Jesus whom you⁺ crucified.” Young's Literal Translation assuredly, therefore, let all the house of Israel know, that both Lord and Christ did God make him -- this Jesus whom ye did crucify.' Smith's Literal Translation Therefore let all the house of Israel know certainly, that God made him Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore let all the house of Israel know most certainly, that God hath made both Lord and Christ, this same Jesus, whom you have crucified. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, may the entire house of Israel know most certainly that God has made this same Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” New American Bible Therefore let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” New Revised Standard Version Therefore let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this very Jesus whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Let therefore the whole house of Israel know truly, God has made this Yeshua, LORD JEHOVAH and The Messiah, whom you had crucified.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTherefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made this same Jesus whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. Godbey New Testament Then let all the house of Israel assuredly know that God hath made this same Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ. Haweis New Testament Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him Lord and Messiah, even that very Jesus whom ye crucified. Mace New Testament therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Weymouth New Testament "Therefore let the whole House of Israel know beyond all doubt that God has made Him both LORD and CHRIST--this Jesus whom you crucified." Worrell New Testament "Therefore, let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God made Him both Lord and Christ—This Jesus Whom ye crucified." Worsley New Testament Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made this very Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Peter Preaches to the Crowd…35until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” ’ 36Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” 37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”… Cross References Therefore let all Israel know with certainty Deuteronomy 4:35 You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him. Deuteronomy 4:39 Know therefore this day and take to heart that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. 1 Kings 8:60 so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the LORD is God. There is no other! that God has made this Jesus, Acts 5:31 God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. Psalm 2:6-7 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” / I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” whom you crucified, Acts 4:10 then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. John 19:15-16 At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests. / Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away. Matthew 27:25 All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” both Lord and Christ!” Luke 2:11 Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! Philippians 2:11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Romans 14:9 For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / 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. Romans 10:9 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. Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. John 20:28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” Treasury of Scripture Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made the same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ. all. Jeremiah 2:4 Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel: Jeremiah 9:26 Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart. Jeremiah 31:31 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: that same. Acts 2:22,23 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: … Acts 4:11,12 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner… Acts 5:30,31 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree… Jump to Previous Assured Assuredly Christ Cross Crucified Crucify Death Doubt God House Israel Jesus Reason WholeJump to Next Assured Assuredly Christ Cross Crucified Crucify Death Doubt God House Israel Jesus Reason WholeActs 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. Therefore let all Israel know with certainty This phrase serves as a conclusive statement following Peter's sermon at Pentecost. The term "all Israel" refers to the Jewish people, emphasizing the message's importance to the entire nation. The certainty mentioned here underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the undeniable truth of Jesus' identity and mission. This call to knowledge is rooted in the Jewish tradition of seeking truth and understanding, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4-9, where the Shema calls Israel to hear and know the Lord. that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ! Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe apostle delivering the sermon at Pentecost, filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaiming the truth about Jesus to the crowd. 2. Jesus Referred to as both "Lord" and "Christ," emphasizing His divine authority and messianic role. 3. House of Israel The Jewish people, specifically those gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost, who are being addressed by Peter. 4. Pentecost A Jewish feast occurring fifty days after Passover, marking the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. 5. Jerusalem The city where these events take place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Teaching Points Certainty of Jesus' LordshipBelievers are called to have unwavering confidence in Jesus' identity as both Lord and Christ. This certainty should shape our faith and witness. Responsibility and Repentance Recognizing that Jesus was crucified due to human sinfulness, we are called to repentance and transformation in light of His sacrifice. The Role of the Holy Spirit Just as the Holy Spirit empowered Peter to preach boldly, believers today are empowered to proclaim the gospel with courage and clarity. Unity in Christ The message was for "all the house of Israel," indicating that the gospel is inclusive and unifying, breaking down barriers and calling all to faith in Christ. Living Under Christ's Lordship Acknowledging Jesus as Lord means submitting every aspect of our lives to His authority, seeking to align our actions and decisions with His will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 2:36?2. How does Acts 2:36 affirm Jesus as both "Lord and Christ" in your life? 3. What implications does Peter's declaration in Acts 2:36 have for personal faith? 4. How does Acts 2:36 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 5. In what ways can you proclaim Jesus as "Lord and Christ" daily? 6. How does recognizing Jesus' authority in Acts 2:36 influence your decision-making? 7. How does Acts 2:36 affirm Jesus' divinity and messianic role? 8. Why is the declaration in Acts 2:36 significant for early Christian theology? 9. What historical context supports Peter's proclamation in Acts 2:36? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 2? What Does Acts 2:36 Mean ThereforePeter’s “therefore” links everything he has just preached with a decisive conclusion. • It points back to the proofs he has presented—Joel’s prophecy fulfilled in the outpouring of the Spirit (Acts 2:16-21) and the eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ resurrection (Acts 2:32). • Scripture always builds its calls to faith on solid revelation, never on speculation (Isaiah 1:18; 1 John 1:1-3). let all Israel know with certainty Peter addresses the entire nation gathered for Pentecost, insisting on absolute assurance. • God never settles for vague impressions; He offers “many convincing proofs” (Acts 1:3) so that hearts can rest in certainty (Luke 1:3-4). • Though spoken to Israel, the invitation extends to every listener today (Romans 1:16). • Genuine faith stands on sure footing, “fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform” (Romans 4:21). that God has made this Jesus The Father’s action in exalting His Son is the heart of the gospel. • “This Jesus” is the One they knew—born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:5-6), attested by miracles (Acts 2:22). • God “raised Him up, releasing Him from the agony of death” (Acts 2:24); resurrection is the public confirmation of Jesus’ divine appointment (Romans 1:4). • The same truth fuels our assurance of future resurrection ( |