Acts 1:3
To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
Original Language Analysis
οἷς
To whom
G3739
οἷς
To whom
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
1 of 25
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
2 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
παρέστησεν
he shewed
G3936
παρέστησεν
he shewed
Strong's:
G3936
Word #:
3 of 25
to stand beside, i.e., (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or
ἑαυτὸν
himself
G1438
ἑαυτὸν
himself
Strong's:
G1438
Word #:
4 of 25
(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc
μετὰ
after
G3326
μετὰ
after
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
6 of 25
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παθεῖν
passion
G3958
παθεῖν
passion
Strong's:
G3958
Word #:
8 of 25
to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
αὐτοῖς
his
G846
αὐτοῖς
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
9 of 25
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
πολλοῖς
many
G4183
πολλοῖς
many
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
11 of 25
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
τεκμηρίοις
infallible proofs
G5039
τεκμηρίοις
infallible proofs
Strong's:
G5039
Word #:
12 of 25
a token (as defining a fact), i.e., criterion of certainty
δι'
G1223
δι'
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
13 of 25
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
ἡμερῶν
days
G2250
ἡμερῶν
days
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
14 of 25
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
ὀπτανόμενος
being seen
G3700
ὀπτανόμενος
being seen
Strong's:
G3700
Word #:
16 of 25
to gaze (i.e., with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from g0991, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from g1
αὐτοῖς
his
G846
αὐτοῖς
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
17 of 25
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
λέγων
speaking
G3004
λέγων
speaking
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
19 of 25
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
20 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
περὶ
of the things pertaining
G4012
περὶ
of the things pertaining
Strong's:
G4012
Word #:
21 of 25
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
22 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλείας
to the kingdom
G932
βασιλείας
to the kingdom
Strong's:
G932
Word #:
23 of 25
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
Cross References
Acts 13:31And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.John 20:26And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you.1 John 1:1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;John 21:14This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.John 21:1After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.Matthew 28:9And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.Acts 28:31Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.Colossians 1:13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.Matthew 21:43Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
Historical Context
Multiple resurrection appearances over forty days provided overwhelming evidence - to Mary, the disciples, over 500 at once (1 Corinthians 15:6), and others. This extended period transformed frightened disciples into bold witnesses who later died for their testimony.
Questions for Reflection
- What 'infallible proofs' of Christ's resurrection strengthen your faith?
- How does the kingdom of God shape your understanding of Christ's current reign and future return?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus 'shewed himself alive' through 'many infallible proofs' (tekmeria, the strongest Greek word for evidence). The forty-day period of resurrection appearances established unshakeable apostolic testimony. Speaking of 'the kingdom of God' connected Jesus' teaching to Old Testament promises now fulfilled in His risen presence and coming reign.