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He will send you Jesus, his chosen Messiah. <a href="/erv/acts/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> and that he may send the Christ who hath been appointed for you, even Jesus: <a href="/gwt/acts/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then times will come when the Lord will refresh you. He will send you Jesus, whom he has appointed to be the Christ. <a href="/gnt/acts/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> times of spiritual strength will come from the Lord, and he will send Jesus, who is the Messiah he has already chosen for you. <a href="/isv/acts/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord and so that he may send you Jesus, whom he appointed long ago to be the Messiah. <a href="/msb/acts/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you. <a href="/net/acts/3.htm">NET Bible</a> so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and so that he may send the Messiah appointed for you--that is, Jesus. <a href="/nheb/acts/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and that he may send Jesus, the Christ who was ordained for you before, <a href="/wbt/acts/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he will send Jesus Christ, who before was preached to you: <a href="/wey/acts/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and that He may send the Christ appointed beforehand for you--even Jesus. <a href="/web/acts/3.htm">World English Bible</a> and that he may send Christ Jesus, who was ordained for you before, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He may send Jesus Christ who before has been preached to you, <a href="/blb/acts/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send the One having been appointed to you, Christ Jesus, <a href="/ylt/acts/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and He may send Jesus Christ who before hath been preached to you, <a href="/slt/acts/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he send Jesus Christ, before proclaimed to you,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, and he shall send him who hath been preached unto you, Jesus Christ, <a href="/cpdv/acts/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And then, when the time of consolation will have arrived from the presence of the Lord, he will send the One who was foretold to you, Jesus Christ, <a href="/nabre/acts/3.htm">New American Bible</a> and that the Lord may grant you times of refreshment and send you the Messiah already appointed for you, Jesus, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah appointed for you, that is, Jesus,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he shall send to you One who has been prepared for you, even Jesus Christ; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And he shall send to you The One who was prepared for you, Yeshua The Messiah.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and that he may send Jesus Christ, who was destined for you; <a href="/godbey/acts/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and he may send forth Jesus, who has been preached unto you as the Christ, <a href="/haweis/acts/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and he will send Jesus Christ, who was before preached unto you: <a href="/mace/acts/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who has been beforehand prepar'd thereto, <a href="/wey/acts/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and that He may send the Christ appointed beforehand for you--even Jesus. <a href="/worrell/acts/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and that He may send forth Christ Jesus who had been before appointed for you; <a href="/worsley/acts/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and He may send Jesus Christ, who was before preached unto you: <a href="/parallel/acts/3-20.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=825" 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/3.htm">Peter Speaks in Solomon's Colonnade</a> …19Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, 20<a href="/greek/3704.htm" title="3704: hopōs (Conj) -- From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).">that</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairoi (N-NMP) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">times</a> <a href="/greek/403.htm" title="403: anapsyxeōs (N-GFS) -- A refreshing, refreshment. From anapsucho; properly, a recovery of breath, i.e. revival.">of refreshing</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To come, go. ">may come</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpou (N-GNS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.">the presence</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: aposteilē (V-ASA-3S) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">that He may send</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus,</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christon (N-AMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">the Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4400.htm" title="4400: prokecheirismenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- To appoint, choose, elect, take into hand. ">has been appointed</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">for you.</a> 21Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.…<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="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</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. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, <a href="/luke/24-26.htm">Luke 24:26</a> Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” <a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41</a> He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). <a href="/john/4-25.htm">John 4:25</a> The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When He comes, He will explain everything to us.” <a href="/john/5-46.htm">John 5:46</a> If you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me. <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14</a> When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” <a href="/john/7-41.htm">John 7:41</a> Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? <a href="/john/11-27.htm">John 11:27</a> “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.” <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” <a href="/john/12-15.htm">John 12:15</a> “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.” <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Acts 1:11</a> “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a> Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Acts 4:10</a> 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. <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a> And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached to you:<a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a> Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.<a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.<a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3,30-36</a> And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-20.htm">Foreordained</a> <a href="/acts/3-16.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/acts/1-22.htm">Ordained</a> <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Preached</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/acts/4-28.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">First</a> <a href="/acts/4-28.htm">Foreordained</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/acts/7-53.htm">Ordained</a> <a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Preached</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 3</div>1. <a href="/acts/3-1.htm">Peter preaching to the people that came to see a lame man restored to his feet,</a> 12. <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">professes the cure to have been wrought by God, and his son Jesus;</a> 13. <a href="/acts/3-13.htm">withal reprehending them for crucifying Jesus;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/3-17.htm">which because they did it through ignorance, </a> 18. <a href="/acts/3-18.htm">and that thereby were fulfilled God's determinate counsel, and the Scriptures,</a> 19. <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">he exhorts them by repentance and faith to seek remission of their sins through Jesus.</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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord This phrase suggests a period of spiritual renewal and revival, which is a recurring theme in the Bible. The "times of refreshing" can be seen as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/35.htm">Isaiah 35:1-10</a>, where the desert is transformed into a fertile land, symbolizing spiritual rejuvenation. The presence of the Lord is often associated with divine intervention and blessing, as seen in <a href="/exodus/33-14.htm">Exodus 33:14</a>, where God's presence is promised to bring rest. This phrase also connects to the idea of the Holy Spirit's work in the believer's life, bringing comfort and renewal (<a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>).and that He may send Jesus This part of the verse points to the second coming of Christ, a central tenet of Christian eschatology. The sending of Jesus is a fulfillment of the promise of His return, as mentioned in <a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3</a> and <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Acts 1:11</a>. The early church lived with the expectation of Christ's imminent return, which provided hope and motivation for holy living. This expectation is rooted in the teachings of Jesus Himself, who spoke of His return in passages like <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a>.the Christ The term "Christ" is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "Anointed One." This title affirms Jesus' role as the promised deliverer and king prophesied in the Old Testament. Passages such as <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a> and <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a> speak of the Messiah's anointing and mission. Recognizing Jesus as the Christ is central to Christian faith, as it acknowledges Him as the fulfillment of messianic prophecies and the one who brings salvation to humanity.who has been appointed for you This phrase emphasizes the divine plan and purpose in Jesus' mission. The appointment of Jesus is part of God's sovereign will, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a>, which speak of God's predestined plan for salvation. The personal nature of "for you" highlights the individual and communal aspect of salvation, indicating that Jesus' mission was intended for the audience of Peter's sermon and, by extension, for all believers. This appointment underscores the grace and intentionality of God's redemptive work through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter_and_john.htm">Peter and John</a> Apostles of Jesus Christ who were instrumental in the early church and were speaking to the people in the temple area. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The central place of worship for the Jews in Jerusalem, where Peter and John were preaching. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The Messiah, whose life, death, and resurrection are central to the Christian faith. He is the "Christ appointed for you" mentioned in the verse. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_audience.htm">The Audience</a> The Jewish people gathered at the temple, including those who witnessed the healing of the lame man earlier in <a href="/bsb/acts/3.htm">Acts 3</a>. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lame_man.htm">The Lame Man</a> A man healed by Peter and John in the name of Jesus, which led to the gathering of the crowd and the subsequent preaching.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/repentance_leads_to_refreshing.htm">Repentance Leads to Refreshing</a> True repentance is a turning away from sin and turning towards God, which brings spiritual renewal and refreshment. <a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_the_lord.htm">The Presence of the Lord</a> Experiencing God's presence is essential for spiritual vitality and renewal. Seek His presence through prayer, worship, and the Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_christ's_return.htm">The Promise of Christ's Return</a> Live with the hope and expectation of Jesus' return, which should motivate holy living and evangelism. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is the agent of refreshing and renewal in the believer's life. Depend on Him daily for strength and guidance. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_witness.htm">Community and Witness</a> Like Peter and John, believers are called to be witnesses of Christ's power and message, leading others to experience times of refreshing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 3</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'come_and_see'_signify.htm">Why are you holding on to me?</a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_the_'restoration'_happened_yet.htm">Acts 3:19-21: Why has the promised 'time of restoration' not occurred despite nearly two millennia passing?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_ascend_to_paradise_that_day.htm">Did Jesus ascend to Paradise on the crucifixion day? Yes, per Luke 23:43. No, per John 20:17.</a> <a href="/q/is_christ_in_you_the_hope_of_glory.htm">Is Christ in you the hope of glory?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) And he shall send Jesus Christ.--Better, as before, and that He may send.Which before was preached unto you.--The better MSS. have, which was fore-appointed, or fore-ordained, for you.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - And that he may send the Christ... even Jesus for and he shall send Jesus Christ, A.V.; who hath been appointed (προκεχειρισμένον, <a href="/acts/22-14.htm">Acts 22:14</a>; <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Acts 26:16</a>) for you for (προκεκηρυγμένον) which before was preached unto you, A.V. and T.R. Who hath been appointed, etc. Jesus is already designated and appointed and made (<a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a>) both Lord and Christ, but his glorious presence with his Church is deferred for a time, during which he is in heaven (ver. 21). Tim R.V. is surely very infelicitous here, as if there were several Christs, one of whom was appointed for Israel. <a href="/commentaries/acts/3-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>that ὅπως (hopōs) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3704.htm">Strong's 3704: </a> From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). times καιροὶ (kairoi) Noun - Nominative 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. of refreshing ἀναψύξεως (anapsyxeōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_403.htm">Strong's 403: </a> A refreshing, refreshment. From anapsucho; properly, a recovery of breath, i.e. revival. may come ἔλθωσιν (elthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] presence προσώπου (prosōpou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4383.htm">Strong's 4383: </a> From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive 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. Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [that] He may send ἀποστείλῃ (aposteilē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. Jesus, Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. [the] Christ, Χριστὸν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. who τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. has been appointed προκεχειρισμένον (prokecheirismenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4400.htm">Strong's 4400: </a> To appoint, choose, elect, take into hand. for you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/3-20.htm">Acts 3:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/3-20.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 3:20 And that he may send Christ Jesus (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/3-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 3:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 3:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/3-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 3:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 3:21" /></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>