Acts 10:43
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Original Language Analysis
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
προφῆται
the prophets
G4396
προφῆται
the prophets
Strong's:
G4396
Word #:
4 of 17
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
μαρτυροῦσιν
give
G3140
μαρτυροῦσιν
give
Strong's:
G3140
Word #:
5 of 17
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
λαβεῖν
shall receive
G2983
λαβεῖν
shall receive
Strong's:
G2983
Word #:
8 of 17
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
διὰ
that through
G1223
διὰ
that through
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
9 of 17
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀνόματος
name
G3686
ὀνόματος
name
Strong's:
G3686
Word #:
11 of 17
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
αὐτόν
him
G846
αὐτόν
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
12 of 17
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
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πιστεύοντα
believeth
G4100
πιστεύοντα
believeth
Strong's:
G4100
Word #:
15 of 17
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
Cross References
Zechariah 13:1In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.Acts 2:38Then 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.Isaiah 53:11He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.Jeremiah 31:34And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.Romans 10:11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.Romans 5:1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:Galatians 3:22But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.1 Peter 1:11Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.Romans 8:1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Historical Context
Peter's summary of salvation history to Cornelius and his gathered household. While Peter preached, 'the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard' (v.44), preempting Peter's likely call for faith and baptism. This unsolicited Spirit outpouring on Gentiles paralleled Pentecost (v.47, 11:15), proving God accepted them without Jewish conversion. The Jewish believers present were 'astonished' (v.45).
Questions for Reflection
- How do 'all the prophets' testify to Christ in ways you haven't fully appreciated?
- What does 'whosoever believeth' teach about salvation's availability versus human religious qualifications?
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Analysis & Commentary
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins—Peter's sermon climax unifies Old Testament witness: all prophets testified to Christ's saving work. The phrase 'through his name' (διὰ τοῦ ὀνόματος αὐτοῦ) emphasizes Christ's authority and person as salvation's sole ground. Whosoever believeth (πάντα τὸν πιστεύοντα) includes Gentiles—radical claim confirmed moments later by the Spirit falling on uncircumcised hearers (v.44). Remission of sins (ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν) applies Joel's covenant promise (2:32) universally. Faith, not ethnic identity or law-keeping, becomes salvation's condition.