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We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. <a href="/esv/acts/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore be it known to you, men, brothers, that through this One, forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. <a href="/kjv/acts/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: <a href="/nkjv/acts/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; <a href="/nasb_/acts/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, <a href="/nasb/acts/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, <a href="/nasb77/acts/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, <a href="/lsb/acts/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, <a href="/amp/acts/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So let it be clearly known by you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you; <a href="/csb/acts/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, let it be known to you, brothers and sisters, that through this man forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you. <a href="/hcsb/acts/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, let it be known to you, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you, <a href="/asv/acts/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins: <a href="/cev/acts/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My friends, the message is that Jesus can forgive your sins! The Law of Moses could not set you free from all your sins. <a href="/erv/acts/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins: <a href="/gwt/acts/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "So, brothers, I'm telling you that through Jesus your sins can be forgiven. Sins kept you from receiving God's approval through Moses' Teachings. <a href="/isv/acts/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Therefore, brothers, you must understand that through him the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, <a href="/msb/acts/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. <a href="/net/acts/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, <a href="/nheb/acts/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you forgiveness of sins, <a href="/wbt/acts/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Be it known to you therefore, men, brethren, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Understand therefore, brethren, that through this Jesus forgiveness of sins is announced to you; <a href="/web/acts/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Let it therefore be known to you, men, brothers, that the forgiveness of sins is declared to you through this One, <a href="/blb/acts/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore be it known to you, men, brothers, that through this One, forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. <a href="/ylt/acts/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Let it therefore be known to you, men, brethren, that through this one to you is the forgiveness of sins declared, <a href="/slt/acts/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Be it known therefore to you, men, brethren, that for him remission of sins is announced to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Be it known therefore to you, men, brethren, that through him forgiveness of sins is preached to you: and from all the things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses. <a href="/cpdv/acts/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, let it be known to you, noble brothers, that through him is announced to you remission from sins and from everything by which you were not able to be justified in the law of Moses. <a href="/nabre/acts/13.htm">New American Bible</a> You must know, my brothers, that through him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you, [and] in regard to everything from which you could not be justified under the law of Moses, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Let it be known to you therefore, my brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Be it known to you, therefore, brethren, that through this very one is preached to you the forgiveness of sins: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Therefore, know brothers, that by This One, the forgiveness of sins is preached to you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Be it known to you, therefore, brethren, that through this man is preached to you the remission of sins: <a href="/godbey/acts/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then let it be known unto you, men brethren, that through this one remission of sins is preached: <a href="/haweis/acts/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Be it therefore known unto you, men and brethren, that through this man remission of sin is proclaimed to you: <a href="/mace/acts/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> know then, my brethren, it is by him, that the remission of sins is offer'd to you: <a href="/wey/acts/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Understand therefore, brethren, that through this Jesus forgiveness of sins is announced to you; <a href="/worrell/acts/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Be it known to you, brethren, that through This One is proclaimed to you forgiveness of sins; <a href="/worsley/acts/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Be it known therefore unto you, brethren, that through Him is preached unto you the remission of sins: <a href="/parallel/acts/13-38.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=4430" 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/13.htm">In Pisidian Antioch</a> …37But the One whom God raised from the dead did not see decay. 38<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estō (V-PMA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">let it be</a> <a href="/greek/1110.htm" title="1110: Gnōston (Adj-NNS) -- Known, an acquaintance. From ginosko; well-known.">known</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you,</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-VMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutou (DPro-GMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/859.htm" title="859: aphesis (N-NFS) -- A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon.">the forgiveness</a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartiōn (N-GFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">of sins</a> <a href="/greek/2605.htm" title="2605: katangelletai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate.">is proclaimed</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you.</a> 39Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.…<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="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24-26</a> and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. / God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. / He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13-14</a> He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, / in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a> According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. <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="/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6-8</a> And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: / “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">2 Corinthians 5:19-21</a> that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. / Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. / God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/hebrews/10-17.htm">Hebrews 10:17-18</a> Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” / And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed. <a href="/luke/24-46.htm">Luke 24:46-47</a> And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, / and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16-18</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. / Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. <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="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Jeremiah 31:34</a> No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-2</a> Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24</a> Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place. <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18-19</a> Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Be it known to you therefore, men and brothers, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins:it.<a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Acts 2:14</a> But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:<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/28-28.htm">Acts 28:28</a> Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.that.<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/5-31.htm">Acts 5:31</a> Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.<a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Acts 10:43</a> To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/acts/10-43.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/14-21.htm">Announced</a> <a href="/acts/13-41.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/acts/15-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/15-20.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/14-21.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/acts/19-18.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/acts/17-18.htm">Want</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 13</div>1. <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.</a> 6. <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.</a> 42. <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">The Gentiles believe;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/13-44.htm">but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.</a> 50. <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.</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/13.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/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Therefore let it be known to you, brothers This phrase marks a transition in Paul's speech, emphasizing the importance of the message he is about to deliver. The term "brothers" indicates that Paul is addressing fellow Jews and God-fearing Gentiles in the synagogue of Pisidian Antioch. This setting is significant as it reflects the early Christian mission strategy of reaching out to Jewish communities first. The use of "brothers" also underscores the familial bond and shared heritage between Paul and his audience, which is rooted in the Abrahamic covenant.that through Jesus This phrase highlights the centrality of Jesus Christ in the message of salvation. Jesus is presented as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. The phrase "through Jesus" indicates that He is the mediator of the new covenant, a role foreshadowed by figures like Moses and David. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are the means by which God's promises are realized, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which speaks of the suffering servant.the forgiveness of sins Forgiveness of sins is a core tenet of the Christian faith, signifying the removal of the barrier between humanity and God. In the Jewish context, forgiveness was traditionally sought through the sacrificial system outlined in the Law of Moses. However, through Jesus, forgiveness is offered once and for all, as He is the ultimate sacrifice. This concept is echoed in <a href="/hebrews/10-10.htm">Hebrews 10:10-12</a>, which speaks of Jesus' sacrifice as sufficient for all time. The forgiveness offered through Jesus is comprehensive, addressing both individual and communal sin.is proclaimed to you The act of proclamation is central to the apostolic mission. The use of "proclaimed" indicates the authoritative announcement of the gospel message. This proclamation is not just informative but transformative, calling for a response from the hearers. The message of forgiveness through Jesus is not limited to the immediate audience but is intended for all people, fulfilling the Great Commission found in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>. The proclamation is an invitation to enter into a new relationship with God, characterized by grace and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is delivering the message in <a href="/bsb/acts/13.htm">Acts 13</a>. He is on his first missionary journey, spreading the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a> A fellow missionary and companion of Paul, accompanying him on this journey to spread the message of Jesus Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/a/antioch_in_pisidia.htm">Antioch in Pisidia</a> The location where Paul and Barnabas are preaching. It is a significant city in the Roman province of Galatia. 4. <a href="/topical/s/synagogue.htm">Synagogue</a> The setting of Paul's sermon. Synagogues were central places of worship and teaching for the Jewish community. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the message, through whom forgiveness of sins is proclaimed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_sin_and_need_for_forgiveness.htm">The Universality of Sin and Need for Forgiveness</a> All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Understanding our need for forgiveness is the first step toward accepting the grace offered through Jesus. <a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_jesus_in_salvation.htm">The Centrality of Jesus in Salvation</a> Jesus is the sole source of forgiveness. His death and resurrection are the foundation of our faith and the means by which we are reconciled to God. <a href="/topical/p/proclaiming_the_message_of_forgiveness.htm">Proclaiming the Message of Forgiveness</a> Like Paul, believers are called to share the message of forgiveness through Jesus with others. This is a core aspect of the Great Commission. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_forgiveness.htm">The Assurance of Forgiveness</a> Believers can have confidence in the forgiveness of their sins through Jesus. This assurance brings peace and motivates a life of gratitude and obedience. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_freedom_of_forgiveness.htm">Living in the Freedom of Forgiveness</a> Understanding and accepting forgiveness should lead to a transformed life, free from the bondage of sin and guilt.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 13</a> <a href="/q/what_does_baptism_in_jesus'_name_mean.htm">What does baptism in Jesus' name signify?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_sinner's_prayer.htm">What is the Sinner's Prayer?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_teachings_on_forgiveness.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on forgiveness?</a> <a href="/q/why_evangelize_if_god_reconciled_all.htm">2 Corinthians 5:19 – If God reconciled the world to Himself, why is there still a need for further salvation or evangelism among non-Christians? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) Men and brethren.--Better, brethren, simply.Is preached . . .--The force of the Greek tense emphasises the fact that the forgiveness was, at that very moment, in the act of being proclaimed or preached.Forgiveness of sins.--This forms the key-note of St. Paul's preaching (here and in <a href="/acts/26-18.htm" title="To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.">Acts 26:18</a>), as it had done of St. Peter's (<a href="/acts/2-38.htm" title="Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.">Acts 2:38</a>; <a href="/acts/5-31.htm" title="Him has God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.">Acts 5:31</a>; <a href="/acts/10-43.htm" title="To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive remission of sins.">Acts 10:43</a>), as it had done before of that of the Baptist (<a href="/mark/1-4.htm" title="John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.">Mark 1:4</a>; <a href="/luke/3-3.htm" title="And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;">Luke 3:3</a>), and of our Lord Himself (<a href="/matthew/9-2.htm" title="And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said to the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; your sins be forgiven you.">Matthew 9:2</a>; <a href="/matthew/9-6.htm" title="But that you may know that the Son of man has power on earth to forgive sins, (then said he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up your bed, and go to your house.">Matthew 9:6</a>; <a href="/luke/7-47.htm" title="Why I say to you, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.">Luke 7:47</a>; <a href="/luke/24-47.htm" title="And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.">Luke 24:47</a>). It was the ever-recurring burden of the glad tidings which were preached alike by all. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - Brethren for men and brethren, A.V., as before, vers. 26 and 15; proclaimed for preached, A.V.; remission for the forgiveness, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/13-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. let it be ἔστω (estō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. known Γνωστὸν (Gnōston) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1110.htm">Strong's 1110: </a> Known, an acquaintance. From ginosko; well-known. to 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. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [Jesus] τούτου (toutou) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. [the] forgiveness ἄφεσις (aphesis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon. of sins ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. is proclaimed καταγγέλλεται (katangelletai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2605.htm">Strong's 2605: </a> To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate. to 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/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/13-38.htm">Acts 13:38 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/13-38.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 13:38 Be it known to you therefore brothers (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/13-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 13:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 13:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/13-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 13:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 13:39" /></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>