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He did this so the people of Israel would repent of their sins and be forgiven. <a href="/esv/acts/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/kjv/acts/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nkjv/acts/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nasb_/acts/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nasb/acts/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nasb77/acts/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/lsb/acts/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> This One God exalted to His right hand as a Leader and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/amp/acts/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior and Deliverer, in order to grant repentance to Israel, and [to grant] forgiveness of sins. <a href="/csb/acts/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> God exalted this man to his right hand as ruler and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/hcsb/acts/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> God exalted this man to His right hand as ruler and Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/asv/acts/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. <a href="/cev/acts/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and made him our Leader and Savior. Then God gave him a place at his right side, so that the people of Israel would turn back to him and be forgiven. <a href="/erv/acts/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. <a href="/gwt/acts/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God used his power to give Jesus the highest position as leader and savior. He did this to lead the people of Israel to him, to change the way they think and act, and to forgive their sins. <a href="/gnt/acts/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> God raised him to his right side as Leader and Savior, to give the people of Israel the opportunity to repent and have their sins forgiven. <a href="/isv/acts/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> God has exalted to his right hand this very man as our Leader and Savior in order to extend repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. <a href="/net/acts/5.htm">NET Bible</a> God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nheb/acts/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> God exalted him with his right hand to be a Leader and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/wbt/acts/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> God has exalted Him to His right hand as Chief Leader and as Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/acts/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. <a href="/web/acts/5.htm">World English Bible</a> God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> this One, God, a Prince and a Savior, has exalted with His right hand, to give conversion to Israel, and forgiveness of sins; <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/ylt/acts/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> this one God, a Prince and a Saviour, hath exalted with His right hand, to give reformation to Israel, and forgiveness of sins; <a href="/slt/acts/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> This, God exalted, a Chief and Saviour, with his right hand to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Him hath God exalted with his right hand, to be Prince and Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. <a href="/cpdv/acts/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> It is he whom God has exalted at his right hand as Ruler and Savior, so as to offer repentance and the remission of sins to Israel. <a href="/nabre/acts/5.htm">New American Bible</a> God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This very one God has appointed a Prince and a Saviour, and has lifted him up by his right hand so that he may grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “God has appointed This One The Head and The Life Giver and he has exalted him to his right hand, so as to give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Him has God exalted to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, in order to give to Israel repentance and remission of sins: <a href="/godbey/acts/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Him hath God exalted at His own right hand, a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance and remission of sins to Israel. <a href="/haweis/acts/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Him hath God exalted at his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance unto Israel, and remission of sins. <a href="/mace/acts/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> him hath God rais'd by his power to be the author of salvation, by giving repentance to Israel, and the remission of their sins. <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> God has exalted Him to His right hand as Chief Leader and as Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. <a href="/worrell/acts/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> This One God exalted as a Prince and Savior, with His right hand, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. <a href="/worsley/acts/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Him hath God exalted with his right hand as a prince and saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins: <a href="/parallel/acts/5-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1497" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">The Apostles Before the Council</a> …30The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree. 31<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/5312.htm" title="5312: hypsōsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate.">exalted</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touton (DPro-AMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexia (Adj-DFS) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">right hand</a> <a href="/greek/747.htm" title="747: Archēgon (N-AMS) -- Originator, author, founder, prince, leader. From arche and ago; a chief leader.">as Prince</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4990.htm" title="4990: Sōtēra (N-AMS) -- A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ.">Savior,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dounai (V-ANA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">in order to grant</a> <a href="/greek/3341.htm" title="3341: metanoian (N-AFS) -- From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision).">repentance</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/859.htm" title="859: aphesin (N-AFS) -- A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon.">forgiveness</a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartiōn (N-GFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">of sins</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2474.htm" title="2474: Israēl (N-DMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.">to Israel.</a> 32We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> 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. <a href="/luke/24-46.htm">Luke 24:46-47</a> And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, / and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33</a> Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. <a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Acts 3:15</a> You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact. <a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a> Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-22</a> which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">1 Peter 3:22</a> who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9-10</a> And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. / You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11-12</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> 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.” <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6-8</a> “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. / Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Him has God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.hath.<a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33,36</a> Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear… <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11</a> This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.<a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19,24</a> Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people… a Prince.<a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Acts 3:15</a> And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.<a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6-12</a> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion… <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.a Saviour.<a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Acts 13:23</a> Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:<a href="/isaiah/43-3.htm">Isaiah 43:3,11</a> For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee… <a href="/isaiah/45-21.htm">Isaiah 45:21</a> Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.to give.<a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Acts 3:26</a> Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.<a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Acts 11:18</a> When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.<a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-33</a> 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: … forgiveness.<a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a> Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;<a href="/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38,39</a> Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: … <a href="/mark/2-10.htm">Mark 2:10</a> But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,)<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/2-15.htm">Change</a> <a href="/acts/5-27.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/5-27.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/luke/22-26.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Reformation</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/john/16-11.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/john/4-42.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/john/4-42.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Change</a> <a href="/acts/7-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/acts/24-4.htm">Grant</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">High</a> <a href="/acts/5-35.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/5-37.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Reformation</a> <a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Right</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/acts/13-23.htm">Savior</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 5</div>1. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, </a> 3. <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;</a> 12. <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">to the increase of the faith;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">the apostles are again imprisoned;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;</a> 21. <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">and before the council,</a> 33. <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">they are in danger to be killed; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>God exalted Him to His right hand This phrase emphasizes the divine authority and honor bestowed upon Jesus. In biblical context, the "right hand" is a position of power and favor (<a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>). The exaltation of Jesus is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Isaiah 52:13</a>, which speaks of the servant being exalted. This exaltation signifies Jesus' victory over death and His ascension into heaven (<a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9-11</a>). It also reflects the early Christian belief in Jesus' divine nature and His role in the heavenly realm, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>.as Prince and Savior The term "Prince" (Greek: "archēgos") can also be translated as "leader" or "author," indicating Jesus as the originator and guide of salvation (<a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm">Hebrews 2:10</a>). "Savior" highlights His role in delivering humanity from sin, a central theme in Christian theology. This dual title underscores Jesus' authority and His mission to bring salvation, aligning with Old Testament expectations of a messianic figure who would lead and save (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>). The combination of these titles affirms Jesus' unique role in God's redemptive plan.in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins This phrase outlines the purpose of Jesus' exaltation. Repentance and forgiveness are core components of the gospel message. Repentance involves a change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and towards God (<a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a>). Forgiveness of sins is a key aspect of the New Covenant, prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a>, where God promises to remember sins no more. This reflects the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice, enabling believers to be reconciled with God.to Israel The initial focus on Israel highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to His chosen people. Jesus' ministry was primarily directed towards the Jews (<a href="/matthew/15-24.htm">Matthew 15:24</a>), and the early church began in Jerusalem, spreading the message of salvation first to the Jewish people (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>). This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of Israel's role in God's plan, as seen in <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>, where the gospel is for the Jew first and then the Gentile. It underscores the continuity of God's covenantal faithfulness to Israel while also foreshadowing the inclusion of the Gentiles in the salvation plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The sovereign Creator who exalts Jesus to a position of authority. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Referred to as "Prince and Savior," highlighting His divine authority and role in salvation. 3. <a href="/topical/r/right_hand_of_god.htm">Right Hand of God</a> A position of power and honor, signifying Jesus' exalted status. 4. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_forgiveness.htm">Repentance and Forgiveness</a> The gifts offered through Jesus, emphasizing the purpose of His exaltation. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The initial recipients of the message of repentance and forgiveness, representing God's chosen people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/exaltation_of_christ.htm">Exaltation of Christ</a> Recognize the significance of Jesus being exalted to God's right hand, affirming His divine authority and role as our mediator. <a href="/topical/r/role_as_prince_and_savior.htm">Role as Prince and Savior</a> Understand Jesus' dual role as both ruler and redeemer, emphasizing His authority and His sacrificial love. <a href="/topical/g/gift_of_repentance.htm">Gift of Repentance</a> Acknowledge that repentance is a gift from God, made possible through Jesus' work, and is essential for a restored relationship with God. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_of_sins.htm">Forgiveness of Sins</a> Embrace the forgiveness offered through Christ, which cleanses us and reconciles us to God. <a href="/topical/m/mission_to_israel_and_beyond.htm">Mission to Israel and Beyond</a> Reflect on the initial focus on Israel and the broader mission to all nations, encouraging us to share the message of repentance and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_israel_retreat_after_the_sacrifice.htm">Why would a single human sacrifice on a city wall abruptly force Israel's retreat (2 Kings 3:26-27)?</a> <a href="/q/why_death_for_sabbath-breaking,_not_mercy.htm">Exodus 31:15 - Why does a just and loving God mandate the death penalty for Sabbath-breaking, and how is that reconciled with later biblical teachings on mercy?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_israel_condemned_for_alliances.htm">Hosea 8:10: If alliances were necessary for survival in the ancient Near East, why is Israel condemned for making them?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) Him hath God exalted.--It is significant that St. Peter should use a word which, while it does not occur as applied to our Lord in the first three Gospels, meets us as so applied in St. John (<a href="/john/3-14.htm" title="And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:">John 3:14</a>; <a href="/john/12-32.htm" title="And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to me.">John 12:32</a> : "lifted up" in the English version). It had also been used of the righteous sufferer in the LXX. version of <a href="/isaiah/3-13.htm" title="The LORD stands up to plead, and stands to judge the people.">Isaiah 3:13</a>, and was afterwards used of the ascended and glorified Christ by St. Paul in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm" title="Why God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:">Philippians 2:9</a>.A Prince.--See Note on <a href="/acts/3-15.htm" title="And killed the Prince of life, whom God has raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.">Acts 3:15</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - Did God exalt for hath God exalted, A.V.; remission for forgiveness, A.V. With his right hand; i.e. by his mighty power, as the instrument of Christ's exaltation. A Prince (<a href="/acts/3-15.htm">Acts 3:15</a>, note). Repentance first, "a new heart and a new spirit" (<a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26</a>), and forgiveness next (comp. <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a>; <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/5-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. exalted ὕψωσεν (hypsōsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5312.htm">Strong's 5312: </a> (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate. Him τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. to τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. right hand δεξιᾷ (dexia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. [as] Prince Ἀρχηγὸν (Archēgon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_747.htm">Strong's 747: </a> Originator, author, founder, prince, leader. From arche and ago; a chief leader. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Savior, Σωτῆρα (Sōtēra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4990.htm">Strong's 4990: </a> A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ. [ in order ] to grant δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. repentance μετάνοιαν (metanoian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3341.htm">Strong's 3341: </a> From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. forgiveness ἄφεσιν (aphesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon. of sins ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. to Israel. Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2474.htm">Strong's 2474: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 5:31 God exalted him with his right hand (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/5-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 5:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 5:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/5-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 5:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 5:32" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>