Acts 20:21
Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
Original Language Analysis
διαμαρτυρόμενος
Testifying
G1263
διαμαρτυρόμενος
Testifying
Strong's:
G1263
Word #:
1 of 19
to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
4 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Ἕλλησιν
to the Greeks
G1672
Ἕλλησιν
to the Greeks
Strong's:
G1672
Word #:
5 of 19
a hellen (grecian) or inhabitant of hellas; by extension a greek-speaking person, especially a non-jew
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἰς
toward
G1519
εἰς
toward
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
7 of 19
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸν
God
G2316
θεὸν
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
9 of 19
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
μετάνοιαν
repentance
G3341
μετάνοιαν
repentance
Strong's:
G3341
Word #:
10 of 19
(subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 19
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
πίστιν
faith
G4102
πίστιν
faith
Strong's:
G4102
Word #:
12 of 19
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἰς
toward
G1519
εἰς
toward
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
14 of 19
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κύριον
Lord
G2962
κύριον
Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
16 of 19
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
Cross References
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.Acts 11:18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.Luke 13:3I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.2 Corinthians 7:10For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.Luke 24:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.Acts 26:20But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.Acts 26:18To 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.1 John 5:5Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?Romans 10:9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Historical Context
Repentance and faith together constitute conversion. Paul's universal message addressed all people with the same saving requirement.
Questions for Reflection
- How do repentance and faith relate to each other in conversion?
- Why did both Jews and Greeks need identical response to the gospel?
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Analysis & Commentary
'Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.' The dual message - repentance and faith - summarizes gospel proclamation. Both Jews and Greeks needed identical response despite different backgrounds.