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<a href="/nkjv/acts/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, <a href="/nasb_/acts/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/nasb/acts/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/nasb77/acts/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Repent therefore and return, that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/lsb/acts/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/amp/acts/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day]; <a href="/csb/acts/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, <a href="/hcsb/acts/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, <a href="/asv/acts/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/cev/acts/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So turn to God! Give up your sins, and you will be forgiven. <a href="/erv/acts/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/gwt/acts/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So change the way you think and act, and turn [to God] to have your sins removed. <a href="/gnt/acts/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Repent, then, and turn to God, so that he will forgive your sins. If you do, <a href="/isv/acts/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, repent and turn to him to have your sins blotted out, <a href="/msb/acts/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, <a href="/net/acts/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out, <a href="/nheb/acts/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, <a href="/wbt/acts/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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="/wey/acts/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Repent, therefore, and reform your lives, so that the record of your sins may be cancelled, and that there may come seasons of revival from the Lord, <a href="/web/acts/3.htm">World English Bible</a> “Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> convert, therefore, and turn back, for your sins being blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the LORD, <a href="/blb/acts/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Repent, therefore, and turn again, for the blotting out of your sins, <a href="/ylt/acts/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> reform ye, therefore, and turn back, for your sins being blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, <a href="/slt/acts/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore repent, and return, for your sins to be wiped out, so that times of refreshment might come from the face of the Lord;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Be penitent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out. <a href="/cpdv/acts/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, repent and be converted, so that your sins may be wiped away. <a href="/nabre/acts/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out when the times of tranquility shall come to you from before the presence of the LORD; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Repent therefore and be converted, so that your sins will be blotted out, and the times of rest from before the face of THE LORD JEHOVAH will come to you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Repent, therefore, and turn, in order that your sins may be blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, <a href="/godbey/acts/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Repent, therefore, and turn, that your sins may be blotted out, in order that seasons of soul-renewing may come from the presence of the Lord, <a href="/haweis/acts/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when refreshing seasons shall come from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/mace/acts/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, who shall send Jesus Christ, <a href="/wey/acts/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Repent, therefore, and reform your lives, so that the record of your sins may be cancelled, and that there may come seasons of revival from the Lord, <a href="/worrell/acts/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Repent ye, therefore, and turn, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/worsley/acts/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out: that seasons of refreshing may come upon you from the presence of the Lord; <a href="/parallel/acts/3-19.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=819" 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> …18But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer. 19<a href="/greek/3340.htm" title="3340: metanoēsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider.">Repent,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">then,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1994.htm" title="1994: epistrepsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From epi and strepho; to revert.">turn back,</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.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartias (N-AFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sins</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1813.htm" title="1813: exaleiphthēnai (V-ANP) -- To plaster, wash over; I wipe off, wipe out, obliterate. From ek and aleipho; to smear out, i.e. Obliterate.">may be wiped away,</a> 20that 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.…<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/4-17.htm">Matthew 4:17</a> From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Luke 24:47</a> and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a> Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! <a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a> “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a> and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ... <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10</a> Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. <a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8-10</a> Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. / Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. / Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/hosea/6-1.htm">Hosea 6:1-2</a> Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. / After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence. <a href="/zechariah/1-3.htm">Zechariah 1:3</a> So tell the people that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Return to Me, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will return to you, says the LORD of Hosts.’ <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1-4</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Repent you therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.Repent.<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a> Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.<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="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">2 Timothy 2:25</a> In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;be.<a href="/acts/11-21.htm">Acts 11:21</a> And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.<a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a> And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.<a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Acts 26:18-20</a> To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me… that.<a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29-31</a> But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul… <a href="/1_kings/8-48.htm">1 Kings 8:48-50</a> And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name: … <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-5</a> A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered… when.<a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Acts 3:21</a> Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.<a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Acts 1:6</a> When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?<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;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/44-22.htm">Blotted</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm">Blotting</a> <a href="/colossians/2-14.htm">Cancelled</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/john/17-23.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/john/12-40.htm">Converted</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/3-16.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/john/19-35.htm">Record</a> <a href="/luke/17-4.htm">Reform</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-18.htm">Refreshing</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/acts/1-7.htm">Seasons</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/acts/2-25.htm">Times</a> <a href="/john/12-40.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/acts/2-20.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/john/12-3.htm">Wiped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/5-23.htm">Blotted</a> <a href="/colossians/2-14.htm">Blotting</a> <a href="/colossians/2-14.htm">Cancelled</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/acts/3-23.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Converted</a> <a href="/acts/5-11.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Record</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Reform</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Refreshing</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Repent</a> <a href="/acts/14-17.htm">Seasons</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/acts/3-21.htm">Times</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/acts/5-22.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-13.htm">Wiped</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>Repent, then, and turn back The call to "repent" is a central theme in the New Testament, emphasizing a change of mind and heart. In the context of <a href="/acts/3.htm">Acts 3</a>, Peter is addressing the Jewish audience in Jerusalem, urging them to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. Repentance involves acknowledging one's sins and turning away from them, aligning with the Hebrew concept of "teshuvah," which means to return to God. This call echoes the message of John the Baptist and Jesus Himself, who both began their ministries with a call to repentance (<a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2, 4</a>:17). The phrase "turn back" suggests a return to God, reminiscent of the Old Testament prophets who called Israel to return to the Lord (<a href="/jeremiah/3-12.htm">Jeremiah 3:12</a>, <a href="/hosea/14.htm">Hosea 14:1</a>).so that your sins may be wiped away The imagery of sins being "wiped away" is powerful, suggesting complete removal and cleansing. This reflects the promise of forgiveness found in the New Covenant, as prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a>, where God promises to remember sins no more. The Greek term used here can also mean "blotted out," akin to erasing ink from a parchment, indicating that sins are not merely covered but completely removed. This concept is fulfilled in the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who provides the ultimate atonement for sin (<a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Hebrews 9:26</a>). The idea of sins being wiped away also connects to the Day of Atonement in <a href="/leviticus/16.htm">Leviticus 16</a>, where the high priest would make atonement for the people, prefiguring Christ's atoning work.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, who is speaking to the crowd in Jerusalem after healing a lame man at the temple gate called Beautiful. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john.htm">John</a> Another apostle present with Peter during this event, supporting the message and the miracle. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The central place of worship in Jerusalem where the apostles often preached and performed miracles. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lame_man.htm">The Lame Man</a> A man who was healed by Peter and John, which drew the attention of the crowd and set the stage for Peter's sermon. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The Jewish people gathered at the temple who witnessed the miracle and heard Peter's call to repentance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a> Repentance is a fundamental step in the Christian journey. It involves a sincere turning away from sin and turning towards God. <a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_forgiveness.htm">The Promise of Forgiveness</a> When we repent, God promises to wipe away our sins. This is a complete and total forgiveness that restores our relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/t/times_of_refreshing.htm">Times of Refreshing</a> True repentance brings spiritual renewal and refreshment from the Lord. This is not just a future hope but a present reality for believers. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The presence of the Lord, which brings refreshing, is experienced through the Holy Spirit. Believers are encouraged to seek and be filled with the Spirit. <a href="/topical/l/living_a_repentant_life.htm">Living a Repentant Life</a> Repentance is not a one-time event but a continual posture of the heart. Christians are called to live in a state of ongoing repentance and renewal.<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/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/can_christians_lose_salvation.htm">Is it possible for Christians to lose salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_penitence.htm">What does the Bible say about penitence?</a> <a href="/q/billy_sunday__bio,_ministry,_legacy,_quotes.htm">What is Billy Sunday's biography, ministry, legacy, and quotes?</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>(19) Repent ye therefore, and be converted.--The latter word, though occurring both in the Gospels and Epistles, is yet pre-eminently characteristic of the Acts, in which it occurs eleven times, and, with one exception, always in its higher spiritual sense. The use of the middle voice for "be converted," gives the word the same force as in the "turn yourselves" of the older prophets (<a href="/ezekiel/14-6.htm" title="Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus said the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations.">Ezekiel 14:6</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm" title="Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, said the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.">Ezekiel 18:30</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/18-32.htm" title="For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dies, said the Lord GOD: why turn yourselves, and live you.">Ezekiel 18:32</a>).That your sins may be blotted out.--This is the only passage in which the verb is directly connected with sins. The image that underlies the words (as in <a href="/colossians/2-14.htm" title=" Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;">Colossians 2:14</a>) is that of an indictment which catalogues the sins of the penitent, and which the pardoning love of the Father cancels. The word and the thought are found in <a href="/psalms/51-10.htm" title="Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.">Psalm 51:10</a>; <a href="/isaiah/43-25.htm" title="I, even I, am he that blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and will not remember your sins.">Isaiah 43:25</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - Turn again for be converted, A.V., with no difference in sense; that so there may come seasons of refreshing for when the times of refreshing shall come, A.V. Turn again. The turning to God is the consequence of the change of mind (μετάνοια). That so there may come; rightly for the A.V. "when," etc., which the Greek cannot mean. What Peter conceives is that if Israel turns to God at once in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ, then there will come at once those times of refreshing, those blessed days of righteousness, and peace, and rest, and universal joy, which are the characteristics of Christ's kingdom as foretold by the prophets. Those days are delayed by the unbelief of Israel. Seasons of refreshing. The A.V." times of refreshing" is manifestly right, though there is no article in the Greek. "Seasons of refreshing" seems very vague and vapid (see Alford, 1:1, who very appropriately and conclusively cites the phrase καιροὶ ἐθνών, "the times of the Gentiles"(<a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Luke 21:24</a>). Meyer also compares the παράκλησιν τοῦ Ἰσραήλ of <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a>, and so in ver. 21, χρόνων ἀποκαταστάσεως is rendered "the times of restoration." <a href="/commentaries/acts/3-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Repent, μετανοήσατε (metanoēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3340.htm">Strong's 3340: </a> From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider. then, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. turn back, ἐπιστρέψατε (epistrepsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1994.htm">Strong's 1994: </a> From epi and strepho; to revert. so that πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. your 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. sins ἁμαρτίας (hamartias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. may be wiped away, ἐξαλειφθῆναι (exaleiphthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_1813.htm">Strong's 1813: </a> To plaster, wash over; I wipe off, wipe out, obliterate. 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