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<a href="/nasb/acts/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said to them, &#8220It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; <a href="/nasb77/acts/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; <a href="/lsb/acts/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set by His own authority; <a href="/amp/acts/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority. <a href="/csb/acts/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. <a href="/hcsb/acts/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to them, &#8220It is not for you to know times or periods that the Father has set by His own authority. <a href="/asv/acts/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father hath set within His own authority. <a href="/cev/acts/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus said to them, "You don't need to know the time of those events that only the Father controls. <a href="/erv/acts/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father hath set within his own authority. <a href="/gwt/acts/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus told them, "You don't need to know about times or periods that the Father has determined by his own authority. <a href="/gnt/acts/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus said to them, "The times and occasions are set by my Father's own authority, and it is not for you to know when they will be. <a href="/isv/acts/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> He answered them, "It isn't for you to know what times or periods the Father has fixed by his own authority. <a href="/msb/acts/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus replied, ?It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. <a href="/net/acts/1.htm">NET Bible</a> He told them, "You are not permitted to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. <a href="/nheb/acts/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority. <a href="/wbt/acts/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "It is not for you," He replied, "to know times or epochs which the Father has reserved within His own authority; <a href="/web/acts/1.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “It isn’t for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He said to them, “It is not yours to know times or seasons that the Father appointed in His own authority; <a href="/blb/acts/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said to them, "It is not yours to know times or seasons that the Father put in place by His own authority. <a href="/ylt/acts/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said unto them, 'It is not yours to know times or seasons that the Father did appoint in His own authority; <a href="/slt/acts/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said to them, It is not yours to know the times and occasions, which the Father fixed in his own power.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he said to them: It is not for you to know the times or moments, which the Father hath put in his own power: <a href="/cpdv/acts/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he said to them: “It is not yours to know the times or the moments, which the Father has set by his own authority. <a href="/nabre/acts/1.htm">New American Bible</a> He answered them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said to them, It is not for you to know the time or times, which the Father has put under his own authority. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He said to them, “It is not yours to know the times or seasons which The Father has placed in his authority.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But he said to them: It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has reserved under his own control. <a href="/godbey/acts/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> He said to them; <FR>It is not your province, to know the times or seasons, which the Father placed in His own authority.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/acts/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times and the seasons, which the Father hath reserved under his own authority. <a href="/mace/acts/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he said to them, it is not for you, to know the times or the seasons, which the father hath reserv'd in his own disposal. <a href="/wey/acts/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "It is not for you," He replied, "to know times or epochs which the Father has reserved within His own authority; <a href="/worrell/acts/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> He said to them, <FR>"It is not yours to know times or seasons, which the Father placed in His own authority;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/acts/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said unto them, <FR>It is not for you to know the times or seasons, which the Father hath reserved in his own power.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/acts/1-7.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=55" 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/1.htm">The Ascension</a> 6So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus replied,</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“It is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: Ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnōnai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">to know</a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronous (N-AMP) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.">times</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairous (N-AMP) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">seasons</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">that</a> <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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patēr (N-NMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: etheto (V-AIM-3S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">has fixed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idia (Adj-DFS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">His own</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."></a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousia (N-DFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority.</a> 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”…<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="/matthew/24-36.htm">Matthew 24:36</a> No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">Mark 13:32</a> No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1-2</a> Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42</a> Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. <a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a> For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. <a href="/luke/12-40.htm">Luke 12:40</a> You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.” <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Revelation 3:3</a> Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you. <a href="/revelation/16-15.htm">Revelation 16:15</a> “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.” <a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Matthew 25:13</a> Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Luke 21:34-36</a> But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. / For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. / So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:4-6</a> But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. / For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. / So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. <a href="/deuteronomy/29-29.htm">Deuteronomy 29:29</a> The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may follow all the words of this law. <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a> To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a> He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has put in his own power.It.<a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a> And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;<a href="/deuteronomy/29-29.htm">Deuteronomy 29:29</a> The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.<a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a> And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:which.<a href="/matthew/20-23.htm">Matthew 20:23</a> And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.<a href="/mark/10-40.htm">Mark 10:40</a> But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/15-16.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/john/19-11.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Control</a> <a href="/songs/5-11.htm">Dates</a> <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Epochs</a> <a href="/luke/24-14.htm">Events</a> <a href="/john/15-18.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/john/20-31.htm">Order</a> <a href="/john/21-9.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/john/19-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/mark/10-40.htm">Reserved</a> <a href="/john/5-4.htm">Seasons</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/18-20.htm">Times</a> <a href="/john/20-26.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Control</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">Dates</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">Epochs</a> <a href="/acts/5-11.htm">Events</a> <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/1-25.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/acts/25-21.htm">Reserved</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Seasons</a> <a href="/acts/1-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/2-25.htm">Times</a> <a href="/acts/5-23.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 1</div>1. <a href="/acts/1-1.htm">Christ, preparing his apostles to the beholding of his ascension, .</a> 4. <a href="/acts/1-4.htm">gathers them together unto the Mount of Olives, </a> 6. <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">commands them to expect in Jerusalem the sending down of the Holy Spirit, </a> 9. <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">and ascends into heaven in their sight</a> 10. <a href="/acts/1-10.htm">After his ascension they are warned by two angels to depart, and to set their minds upon his second coming.</a> 12. <a href="/acts/1-12.htm">They accordingly return, and, giving themselves to prayer, </a> 23. <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">choose Matthias apostle in the place of Judas.</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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Jesus replied This phrase indicates a direct response from Jesus to a question posed by the disciples. The context is post-resurrection, where the disciples are eager to understand the timing of the restoration of the kingdom to Israel. Jesus' reply emphasizes His role as a teacher and guide, redirecting their focus from earthly concerns to spiritual truths.It is not for you to know Here, Jesus sets a boundary on human understanding, highlighting the limitations of human knowledge concerning divine plans. This echoes <a href="/deuteronomy/29-29.htm">Deuteronomy 29:29</a>, where the secret things belong to God. It underscores the importance of faith and trust in God's sovereign plan, rather than relying on human understanding.times or seasons The terms "times" (chronos) and "seasons" (kairos) refer to chronological time and opportune moments, respectively. This distinction is significant in biblical prophecy and eschatology, where God's timing is perfect and often beyond human comprehension. <a href="/ecclesiastes/3.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a> also speaks to the appointed times for every purpose under heaven, reinforcing the idea of divine timing.that the Father has fixed This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and predetermined plan. The use of "fixed" suggests a firm, unchangeable decision by God. It reflects the biblical theme of God's control over history and future events, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a>, where God declares the end from the beginning.by His own authority The authority of God is a central theme throughout Scripture, affirming His ultimate power and control over all creation. This authority is not shared or delegated, highlighting the uniqueness of God's sovereignty. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>, where Jesus speaks of all authority given to Him, connects to this, showing the divine authority shared within the Trinity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples after His resurrection and before His ascension. He is providing them with guidance and instruction. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' words. They are seeking understanding about the timing of the restoration of the kingdom to Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father</a> Refers to God the Father, who has sovereign authority over times and seasons. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> The location where Jesus is speaking to His disciples, a significant place in biblical prophecy and Jesus' ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_ascension.htm">The Ascension</a> The event that follows shortly after this passage, where Jesus ascends to heaven, marking the end of His earthly ministry and the beginning of the disciples' mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority_over_time.htm">Divine Authority Over Time</a> God alone has the authority to determine the times and seasons. This should lead us to trust in His perfect timing and plan. <a href="/topical/f/focus_on_the_mission.htm">Focus on the Mission</a> Instead of being preoccupied with the timing of future events, believers are called to focus on the mission Jesus has given us: to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Understanding that God has fixed times by His own authority should bring comfort and peace, knowing that He is in control of all things. <a href="/topical/p/patience_and_faithfulness.htm">Patience and Faithfulness</a> We are called to be patient and faithful, living in anticipation of God's promises while actively engaging in the work He has set before us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 1</a> <a href="/q/can_i_have_balance,_not_wealth_or_poverty.htm">What signifies the proper time for every event?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'kairos'_mean.htm">What does the Greek word "kairos" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_marks_the_right_time_for_events.htm">What signifies the proper time for every event?</a> <a href="/q/why_predict_the_end_times_repeatedly.htm">Why do people repeatedly predict the end times?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) It is not for you to know the times or the seasons.--The combination of the two words is characteristic of St. Luke and St. Paul (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm" title="But of the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need that I write to you.">1Thessalonians 5:1</a>). The answer to the eager question touches the season rather than the nature of the fulfilment of their hopes. They are left to the teaching of the Spirit and of Time to remould and purify their expectations of the restoration of Israel. What was needed now was the patience that waits for and accepts that teaching.Which the Father hath put in his own power.--Better, as free from the ambiguity which attaches to the present version, which the Father appointed by His own authority.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Times or seasons for the times or the seasons, A.V.; set within his own authority for put in his own power, A.V. It is not for you to know, etc. The time of the end is always spoken of as hidden (so <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Matthew 24:36</a>; <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">Mark 13:32</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1, 2</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a>, etc.). Times or season. Times with reference to duration, seasons with reference to fitness or opportunity. Which the Father. The distinctive use of the word "Father" here agrees with our Lord's saying in <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">Mark 13:32</a>, "Neither the Son, but the Father." Hath set within his own authority (ἐξουσίᾳ). Hath reserved under his own authority ('Speaker's Commentary'); "Has established by means of his own plenitude of power" (Meyer); "Hath put or kept in his own power (A.V., and so Afford). This last seems the best. <a href="/commentaries/acts/1-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Jesus] replied, Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “It is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not Οὐχ (Ouch) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. for you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to know γνῶναι (gnōnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. times χρόνους (chronous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5550.htm">Strong's 5550: </a> A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. seasons καιροὺς (kairous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. that οὓς (hous) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. Father Πατὴρ (Patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. has fixed ἔθετο (etheto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. His own ἰδίᾳ (idia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. authority. ἐξουσίᾳ (exousia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/1-7.htm">Acts 1:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 1:7 He said to them It isn't (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/1-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 1:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 1:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/1-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 1:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 1:8" /></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>