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God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know. <a href="/esv/acts/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man having been set forth by God to you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by Him in your the midst, as you yourselves know, <a href="/kjv/acts/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: <a href="/nkjv/acts/2.htm">New King James Version</a> “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know— <a href="/nasb_/acts/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a Man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know— <a href="/nasb/acts/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know— <a href="/nasb77/acts/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know— <a href="/lsb/acts/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God did through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know— <a href="/amp/acts/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man accredited and pointed out and attested to you by God with [the power to perform] miracles and wonders and signs which God worked through Him in your [very] midst, just as you yourselves know— <a href="/csb/acts/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Fellow Israelites, listen to these words: This Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him, just as you yourselves know. <a href="/hcsb/acts/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Men of Israel, listen to these words: This Jesus the Nazarene was a man pointed out to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through Him, just as you yourselves know. <a href="/asv/acts/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know; <a href="/cev/acts/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now, listen to what I have to say about Jesus from Nazareth. God proved he sent Jesus to you by having him work miracles, wonders, and signs. All of you know this. <a href="/erv/acts/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know; <a href="/gwt/acts/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Men of Israel, listen to what I say: Jesus from Nazareth was a man whom God brought to your attention. You know that through this man God worked miracles, did amazing things, and gave signs. <a href="/gnt/acts/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Listen to these words, fellow Israelites! Jesus of Nazareth was a man whose divine authority was clearly proven to you by all the miracles and wonders which God performed through him. You yourselves know this, for it happened here among you. <a href="/isv/acts/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Fellow Israelis, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a man authenticated to you by God through miracles, wonders, and signs that God performed through him among you, as you yourselves know. <a href="/msb/acts/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. <a href="/net/acts/2.htm">NET Bible</a> "Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man clearly attested to you by God with powerful deeds, wonders, and miraculous signs that God performed among you through him, just as you yourselves know-- <a href="/nheb/acts/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Men of Israel, hear these words. Jesus the Nazorean, a man approved by God to you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as you yourselves know, <a href="/wbt/acts/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Listen, Israelites, to what I say. Jesus, the Nazarene, a man accredited to you from God by miracles and marvels and signs which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know, Him-- <a href="/web/acts/2.htm">World English Bible</a> “Men of Israel, hear these words! Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God to you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him among you, even as you yourselves know, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Men, Israelites! Hear these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man approved of God among you by mighty works, and wonders, and signs, that God did through Him in the midst of you, according as also you yourselves have known, <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man having been set forth by God to you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by Him in your the midst, as you yourselves know, <a href="/ylt/acts/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Men, Israelites! hear these words, Jesus the Nazarene, a man approved of God among you by mighty works, and wonders, and signs, that God did through him in the midst of you, according as also ye yourselves have known; <a href="/slt/acts/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Men, Israelites, bear these words; Jesus the Nazarite, a man elected by God for you by powers and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, (as also ye yourselves know:)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you, by miracles, and wonders, and signs, which God did by him, in the midst of you, as you also know: <a href="/cpdv/acts/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus the Nazarene is a man confirmed by God among you through the miracles and wonders and signs that God accomplished through him in your midst, just as you also know. <a href="/nabre/acts/2.htm">New American Bible</a> You who are Israelites, hear these words. Jesus the Nazorean was a man commended to you by God with mighty deeds, wonders, and signs, which God worked through him in your midst, as you yourselves know. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man of God, who appeared among you by miracles and signs and wonders which God did by him among you, as you yourselves know: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Men, sons of Israel, hear these words: Yeshua The Nazarene, The Man who appeared to you from God with mighty works and with signs and with miracles, which God did among you by his hand, as you know,”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus the Nazarene, clearly pointed out to you as a man from God, by mighty deeds and wonders and signs, which God did by him in your midst, as you yourselves also know, <a href="/godbey/acts/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Israelitish men, hear these words, Jesus the Nazarene, a man having been demonstrated unto you from God by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did through Him in your midst, as yourselves know; <a href="/haweis/acts/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus the Nazarean, a man from God, pointed out to you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as yourselves also know: <a href="/mace/acts/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> ye men of Israel attend to what I say; Jesus of Nazareth was a man whom God distinguished among you, by miracles, by prodigies, and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you your selves also know: <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Listen, Israelites, to what I say. Jesus, the Nazarene, a man accredited to you from God by miracles and marvels and signs which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know, Him-- <a href="/worrell/acts/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus, the Nazarene, a man accredited from God to you by miracles, and wonders, and signs, which God did through Him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know; <a href="/worsley/acts/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you, by miracles, and prodigies, and signs, which God wrought by Him in the midst of you, <a href="/parallel/acts/2-22.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=415" 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/2.htm">Peter Preaches to the Crowd</a> …21And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ 22<a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: Andres (N-VMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">Men</a> <a href="/greek/2475.htm" title="2475: Israēlitai (N-VMP) -- An Israelite, one of the chosen people of Israel, a Jew. From Israel; an Israelite, i.e. Descendant of Israel.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousate (V-AMA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">listen to</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutous (DPro-AMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logous (N-AMP) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">message:</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/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.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3480.htm" title="3480: Nazōraion (N-AMS) -- A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian.">Nazareth</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andra (N-AMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">was a man</a> <a href="/greek/584.htm" title="584: apodedeigmenon (V-RPM/P-AMS) -- From apo and deiknuo; to show off, i.e. Exhibit; figuratively, to demonstrate, i.e. Accredit.">certified</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">by</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamesi (N-DFP) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">by miracles,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5059.htm" title="5059: terasi (N-DNP) -- A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen.">wonders,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeiois (N-DNP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hois (RelPro-DNP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</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."></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/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">did</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/3319.htm" title="3319: mesō (Adj-DNS) -- Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).">among you</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</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.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">you yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">know.</a> 23He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.…<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="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a> He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.” <a href="/john/5-36.htm">John 5:36</a> But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me. <a href="/john/14-10.htm">John 14:10-11</a> Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. / Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me—or at least believe on account of the works themselves. <a href="/matthew/11-4.htm">Matthew 11:4-5</a> Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: / The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. <a href="/luke/7-22.htm">Luke 7:22</a> So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. <a href="/john/20-30.htm">John 20:30-31</a> Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book. / But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. <a href="/john/10-25.htm">John 10:25</a> “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. <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/7-31.htm">John 7:31</a> Many in the crowd, however, believed in Him and said, “When the Christ comes, will He perform more signs than this man?” <a href="/john/9-16.htm">John 9:16</a> Because of this, some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for He does not keep the Sabbath.” But others said, “How can a sinful man perform such signs?” And there was division among them. <a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47</a> Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a> Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</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, <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a> The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18</a> Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the middle of you, as you yourselves also know:men.<a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Acts 3:12</a> And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?<a href="/acts/5-35.htm">Acts 5:35</a> And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.<a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Acts 13:16</a> Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.Jesus.<a href="/acts/4-10.htm">Acts 4:10</a> Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.<a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Acts 6:14</a> For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.<a href="/acts/22-8.htm">Acts 22:8</a> And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.a man.<a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Acts 10:37</a> That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;<a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26</a> For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.<a href="/matthew/11-2.htm">Matthew 11:2-6</a> Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, … which.<a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.<a href="/matthew/9-8.htm">Matthew 9:8</a> But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.<a href="/matthew/12-28.htm">Matthew 12:28</a> But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/12-43.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-36.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Attested</a> <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/matthew/27-9.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/acts/1-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/2-19.htm">Marvels</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/john/15-24.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/john/19-19.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/john/19-19.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/acts/2-19.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/acts/2-19.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Words</a> <a href="/acts/2-11.htm">Works</a> <a href="/john/19-6.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Attested</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Israelites</a> <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Marvels</a> <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/acts/6-8.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Nazarene</a> <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Nazareth</a> <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Words</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Works</a> <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 2</div>1. <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, </a> 12. <a href="/acts/2-12.htm">are admired by some, and derided by others;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">whom Peter disproves;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">he baptizes a great number who were converted;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; </a> 43. <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">the apostles working many miracles, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">and God daily increasing his church.</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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Men of Israel, listen to this message: This phrase addresses the Jewish audience present at Pentecost. The term "Men of Israel" signifies the direct appeal to the Jewish people, emphasizing their shared heritage and covenant with God. The call to "listen" underscores the importance of the message, echoing the prophetic tradition where prophets would call the people to hear God's word (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/1-10.htm">Isaiah 1:10</a>).Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you: "Jesus of Nazareth" identifies Jesus with His earthly origins, fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah's humble beginnings (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/53-2.htm">Isaiah 53:2-3</a>). The phrase "certified by God" indicates divine approval and authentication of Jesus' ministry. This certification is crucial for the Jewish audience, as it aligns with the expectation of a divinely appointed Messiah.by miracles, wonders, and signs: These terms refer to the supernatural acts performed by Jesus, which served as evidence of His divine authority and messianic identity. "Miracles" (dunamis) emphasize power, "wonders" (teras) highlight the awe they inspired, and "signs" (semeion) point to their significance in revealing God's kingdom. These acts fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Isaiah 35:5-6</a>).which God did among you through Him: This phrase emphasizes that the miracles were acts of God, performed through Jesus, underscoring the divine-human partnership in Jesus' ministry. It highlights the presence of God's power in their midst, affirming Jesus' role as the mediator of God's will and the fulfillment of the messianic promise.as you yourselves know: This appeal to the audience's personal knowledge serves as a rhetorical device to affirm the truth of the message. The Jewish people present had either witnessed or heard of Jesus' works, making them firsthand or reliable secondhand witnesses to His ministry. This acknowledgment reinforces the credibility of the apostolic testimony and the undeniable impact of Jesus' life and works.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/men_of_israel.htm">Men of Israel</a> The Jewish audience present at Pentecost, representing the people of Israel who were gathered in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_of_nazareth.htm">Jesus of Nazareth</a> The central figure of Christianity, recognized as the Messiah and Son of God, who performed miracles and was crucified and resurrected. 3. <a href="/topical/m/miracles,_wonders,_and_signs.htm">Miracles, Wonders, and Signs</a> Supernatural acts performed by Jesus, serving as divine authentication of His ministry and identity. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The sovereign deity who empowered Jesus to perform these acts, affirming His divine mission. 5. <a href="/topical/p/pentecost.htm">Pentecost</a> The event during which the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, enabling them to speak in various tongues and marking the birth of the Church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_authentication.htm">Divine Authentication</a> Jesus' miracles serve as God's certification of His identity and mission. Believers can trust in Jesus' divine authority and teachings. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_miracles.htm">Role of Miracles</a> Miracles are not just supernatural events but are signs pointing to the truth of Jesus' message and the reality of God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/p/personal_witness.htm">Personal Witness</a> The audience is reminded of their firsthand experience of Jesus' works, encouraging believers to reflect on their personal encounters with God's power. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_listen.htm">Call to Listen</a> Peter's address begins with a call to listen, emphasizing the importance of being attentive to God's message in our lives. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context.htm">Historical Context</a> Understanding the historical and cultural context of Jesus' ministry can deepen our appreciation of His works and their significance.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Jesus of Nazareth.--We hardly estimate, as we read them, the boldness implied in the utterance of that Name. Barely seven weeks had passed since He who bore it had died the death of a slave and of a robber. The speaker himself had denied all knowledge of Him of whom he now spoke.A man approved of God.--The verb is used in its older English sense, as proved, or pointed out, not as we now use the word, as meeting with the approval of God.Miracles and wonders and signs.--Better, mighty works . . . The words are three synonyms, expressing different aspects of the same facts, rather than a classification of phenomena. The leading thought, in the first word, is the power displayed in the act; in the second, the marvel of it as a portent: in the third, its character as a token or note of something beyond itself.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Unto you for among you, A.V.; mighty works for miracles, A.V. ; even as ye yourselves know for as ye yourselves also know, A.V. Ye men of Israel. This title includes both the Jews of Judaea and all those of the dispersion, to whatever tribe they belonged. Approved of God. Observe the distinct reference to the miracles of Christ, as the proofs that he came from God, the authenticating evidences of his Divine mission. So St. Peter again, in his address to Cornelius, declares how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him (<a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a>). The miracles of the gospel are, and were intended to be, a demonstration of the truth of Christianity, and it is at their peril that Christians allow themselves to give up this argument at the bidding of the skeptic. Mighty works and wonders and signs. Δυναμεῖς are powers, acts of healing and such like, done by the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit (see the above reference to <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a>); τέρατα are wonders or portents, such as are spoken of by the Prophet Joel, "wonders in heaven above," the darkening of the sun, the discoloration or the moon, or any ether wonder considered only with reference to its portentous character; σημεῖα are signs, not necessarily miraculous, but things which are proofs, either by their miraculous character or from the time or mode of their occurrence, of the truth of the things spoken. "Miracles, wonders, and signs" occur together in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12</a>. The three seem to include every kind of miracle, or, as Meyer says, miracles viewed (1) according to their nature, (2) according to their appearance, (3) according to their destination or proposed end. Which God did by him. So we read <a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2</a>, "Through [or 'by'] whom also he made the worlds." And so our Lord said of himself, "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work;" and "The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do" (<a href="/john/5-17.htm">John 5:17, 19</a>; comp. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>). On the other hand, our Lord often speaks of his own power, as <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19</a>; <a href="/john/10-18.htm">John 10:18</a> (comp. <a href="/john/2-11.htm">John 2:11</a>). As Mediator, Christ did all things by his Father's appointment, and for his Father's glory, Even as ye yours, elves know. Mark the confidence with which Peter appeals to their personal knowledge of the miracles of Christ. This was a fitting preparation for the announcement of that mighty power, wonder, and sign which he was now about to proclaim to them - the resurrection of the Lord Jesus from the dead. <a href="/commentaries/acts/2-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Men Ἄνδρες (Andres) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. of Israel, Ἰσραηλῖται (Israēlitai) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2475.htm">Strong's 2475: </a> An Israelite, one of the chosen people of Israel, a Jew. From Israel; an 'Israelite', i.e. Descendant of Israel. listen to ἀκούσατε (akousate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. this τούτους (toutous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. message: λόγους (logous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. 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. of 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. Nazareth Ναζωραῖον (Nazōraion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3480.htm">Strong's 3480: </a> A Nazarene, an inhabitant of Nazareth. From Nazareth; a Nazoraean, i.e. Inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian. [was] a man ἄνδρα (andra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. certified ἀποδεδειγμένον (apodedeigmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_584.htm">Strong's 584: </a> From apo and deiknuo; to show off, i.e. Exhibit; figuratively, to demonstrate, i.e. Accredit. by 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. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. by miracles, δυνάμεσι (dynamesi) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. wonders, τέρασι (terasi) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5059.htm">Strong's 5059: </a> A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. signs, σημείοις (sēmeiois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. which οἷς (hois) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. 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. did ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. among you μέσῳ (mesō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3319.htm">Strong's 3319: </a> Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun). through δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Him, 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. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. you yourselves αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. know. οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/2-22.htm">Acts 2:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/2-22.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 2:22 Men of Israel hear these words! 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