Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;

King James Version

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Holman Bible

Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

International Standard Version

Therefore, repent and turn to him to have your sins blotted out,

A Conservative Version

Repent ye therefore, and be converted in order to wipe away your sins, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.

American Standard Version

Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;

Amplified

So repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God—seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord [restoring you like a cool wind on a hot day];

An Understandable Version

Therefore, you people [must] repent [i.e., change your hearts and lives] and turn [back] again [to God] so that your sins will be blotted out and so that you may enjoy times of [spiritual] refreshment from the presence of the Lord [i.e., through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit].

Anderson New Testament

Repent, therefore, and turn, in order that your sins may be blotted out, so that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Bible in Basic English

So then, let your hearts be changed and be turned to God, so that your sins may be completely taken away, and times of blessing may come from the Lord;

Common New Testament

Repent therefore, and turn again, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Daniel Mace New Testament

repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, who shall send Jesus Christ,

Darby Translation

Repent therefore and be converted, for the blotting out of your sins, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Godbey New Testament

Repent, therefore, and turn, that your sins may be blotted out, in order that seasons of soul-renewing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Goodspeed New Testament

So repent and turn to God, to have your sins wiped out, and happier times will come from the presence of the Lord,

John Wesley New Testament

Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Julia Smith Translation

Therefore repent, and return, for your sins to be wiped out, so that times of refreshment might come from the face of the Lord;

King James 2000

Repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Lexham Expanded Bible

Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be blotted out,

Modern King James verseion

Therefore repent and convert so that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Repent ye, therefore, and turn: that your sins may be done away when the time of refreshing cometh, which we shall have of the presence of the Lord,

Moffatt New Testament

Repent then, and turn to have your sins blotted out, so that a breathing-space may be vouchsafed you,

Montgomery New Testament

"Repent then! and reform, from the blotting out of your sins, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;

NET Bible

Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,

New Heart English Bible

"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,

Noyes New Testament

Repent therefore and turn from your ways, that your sins may be blotted out, in order that the times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Sawyer New Testament

Change your minds, therefore, and turn yourselves, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

The Emphasized Bible

Repent ye, therefore, and turn, - unto the blotting out of your sins; to the end that in that case, there may come seasons of refreshing from the face of the Lord,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when refreshing seasons shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Twentieth Century New Testament

Therefore, repent and turn, that your sins may be wiped away; so that happier times may come from the Lord himself,

Webster

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord,

Weymouth New Testament

Repent, therefore, and reform your lives, so that the record of your sins may be cancelled, and that there may come seasons of revival from the Lord,

Williams New Testament

So now repent and turn to Him, to have your sins wiped out, that times of revival may come from the presence of the Lord,

World English Bible

"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,

Worrell New Testament

Repent ye, therefore, and turn, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;

Worsley New Testament

Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out: that seasons of refreshing may come upon you from the presence of the Lord;

Youngs Literal Translation

reform ye, therefore, and turn back, for your sins being blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Repent ye
μετανοέω 
metanoeo 
Usage: 13

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἐπιστρέφω 
Epistrepho 
Usage: 29

εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

ὑμῶν 
Humon 
your, you, ye, yours, not tr.,
Usage: 371

ἁμαρτία 
Hamartia 
Usage: 143

ἐξαλείφω 
Exaleipho 
Usage: 4

ὅπως 
Hopos 
that, how, to, so that, when, because
Usage: 43

the times
καιρός 
Kairos 
Usage: 63

ἀνάψυξις 
Anapsuxis 
Usage: 1

ἔρχομαι 
Erchomai 
come, go, , vr come
Usage: 424

ἀπό 
Apo 
from, of, out of, for, off, by, at, in, since 9, on, not tr., .
Usage: 490

the presence
πρόσωπον 
Prosopon 
Usage: 70

Devotionals

Devotionals about Acts 3:19

Images Acts 3:19

Context Readings

Peter Preaches In The Temple

18 The things God fulfilled he announced beforehand by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer. 19 Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; 20 He will send Jesus Christ, who preached to you.



Cross References

Acts 2:38

Then Peter said: Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 51:9

Hide your face (turn away) from my sins, and wipe out (erase) all that I have done wrong.

Isaiah 43:25

I alone am the one who is going to wipe away your rebellious actions for my own sake. I will not remember your sins anymore.

Isaiah 44:22

I have swept your sins away like a cloud. Come back to me! I am the one who saves you.

2 Thessalonians 1:7

You who are afflicted rest with us at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire.

Deuteronomy 4:29-31

From there you will seek Jehovah your God with all your heart and with all your being. And you will find him!

1 Kings 8:48-50

If they change their attitude toward you in the land of their enemies where they are captives, if they pray to you toward the land that you gave their ancestors, and the city you have chosen, and the temple I have built for your name,

Psalm 32:1-5

([Psalm of David]) Blessed is the person whose transgression is forgiven and whose sin is pardoned.

Psalm 51:1-3

([[Psalm of David] when the prophet Nathan came to him after David's adultery with Bathsheba:]) Have mercy on me, O God, in keeping with your loving-kindness. According to your unlimited compassion, wipe out my transgressions.

Psalm 51:13

I will teach your ways to transgressors, and sinners will turn to you.

Psalm 72:6-19

He will come down like rain on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth.

Psalm 98:1-9

Sing a new song to Jehovah for he has done miraculous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gained victory for him.

Psalm 103:12

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. (as far as the sunrise is from the sunset) (farther then one could ever travel)

Isaiah 1:16-20

Wash yourselves! Become clean! Get your evil deeds out of my sight. Stop doing evil.

Isaiah 2:1-3

The vision and prophetic message Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw about Judah and Jerusalem.

Isaiah 6:10

This people's heart has become calloused. They hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.(Septuagint)

Isaiah 49:10-22

They will never be hungry or thirsty. The sun and the burning hot wind will not strike them. The one who has compassion on them will lead them and guide them to springs.

Isaiah 51:11

Jehovah's ransomed will return. They will enter Zion with singing! Everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.

Isaiah 52:1-10

Awake, awake, O Zion, put on your strength. Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again.

Isaiah 54:1-14

Sing joyfully, O barren woman, you who never bore a child! Burst into song and shout for joy, you who were never in labor! More are the children of the desolate woman than of the woman, who has a husband, proclaims Jehovah.

Isaiah 55:6-7

Seek Jehovah while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.

Isaiah 60:1-22

Arise O woman and shine! Your light has come, and the glory of Jehovah beams on you.

Isaiah 61:3

to present a garland, instead of ashes, to those who mourn in Zion, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting. They will be called oaks of righteousness. They are the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

Isaiah 61:9-5

Then their offspring will be known among the nations, and their descendants in the midst of the peoples. All who see them will recognize them because they are the blessed offspring of Jehovah.

Isaiah 65:17-25

Behold! I WILL CREATE A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.

Isaiah 66:10-14

All who love Jerusalem, be happy and rejoice with her. All who mourn for her be glad with her.

Isaiah 66:18-22

Because of their actions and their thoughts, I am coming to gather the nations of every language. They will come and see my glory.

Jeremiah 31:18-20

I hear the people of Israel say in grief, 'Jehovah, we were like an untamed animal, but you taught us to obey. Bring us back for we are ready to return to you, Jehovah our God.

Jeremiah 31:22-26

How long will you go here and there, O faithless daughter? For Jehovah has created a new thing in the earth. A woman will protect a man.

Jeremiah 31:33-34

This is the covenant (agreement) that I will make with Israel after those days, declares Jehovah. I will put my teachings (Law) inside them. I will write those teachings (Law) on their hearts (inner man) (mind) (will) (conscience) (understanding). I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Jeremiah 32:37-41

I am going to gather the people from all the lands where I scattered them in my anger, fury, and terrifying wrath. I will bring them back to this place and make them live here securely.

Jeremiah 33:15-26

At that time I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will do what is right and just throughout the land.

Jeremiah 50:20

In those days and at that time, says Jehovah, people will look for Israel's crimes, but they will find none. They will look for Judah's sins, but none will be found. I will forgive the faithful few whom I have spared.

Lamentations 3:40

Let us search and put our ways to the test. Let us turn again to Jehovah.

Lamentations 5:21

Make us come back to you, O Jehovah, and let us be restored. Make our days new again as in the past.

Ezekiel 18:30-32

That is why I will judge each of you by what you have done, people of Israel, declares the Lord Jehovah. Change the way you think and act. (Repent!) Turn away from all the rebellious things that you have done so that you will not fall into sin.

Ezekiel 34:23-31

I will place one shepherd over them, my servant David. He will take care of them. He will take care of them and be their shepherd.

Ezekiel 37:21-28

Tell them: 'The Lord Jehovah says: I will take the Israelites out of the nations where they have gone. I will gather them from everywhere and bring them to their own land.

Ezekiel 39:25-29

This is what the Lord Jehovah says: 'Now I will bring back Jacob's captives and have compassion for the whole nation of Israel. I will stand up for (show exclusive devotion for) my holy name.

Daniel 9:13

As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this evil has come upon us. Yet we have not earnestly requested the favor of Jehovah our God. We should turn from our iniquities, and have discernment in your truth.

Hosea 2:19-23

I will engage you to me for a very long time! Yes I will engage you to me in righteousness, and in justice, and in loving kindness, and in mercies.

Hosea 14:2

Return to Jehovah and say to him: 'Take away all iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit (young bulls) of our lips.' (Hebrews 13:15)

Joel 2:13

Rip apart your heart, and not your garments. Turn to Jehovah your God! He is gracious and merciful. He is slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness. He will turn back from doing harm.

Joel 3:16-21

Jehovah will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem. The heavens and the earth will shake: but Jehovah will be a refuge to his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel.

Amos 9:13-15

Behold, the days are coming, said Jehovah, that the plowman will overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes by the one who sows seed. The mountains will drop sweet wine, and all the hills will melt.

Micah 7:14-15

Shepherd your people, the flock of your heritage, with your staff. They dwell alone in the forest in the midst of Carmel. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.

Micah 7:18-19

Who is a God like you who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? You do not keep your anger forever, because you delight in loving-kindness (unchanging love).

Zephaniah 3:14-20

Shout for joy, O daughter of Zion! Shout (and sing) in triumph, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem!

Zechariah 8:20-23

Jehovah of Hosts said: It will yet come to pass, peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities will come.

Matthew 13:15

The heart of this people is callous and dull. Their ears are plugged. They cannot hear. They closed their eyes and cannot see. They cannot see nor hear nor understand with their heart. They should turn around and I would heal them.'

Matthew 18:3

He said: Truly I tell you, if you do not have a change of heart and become like little children, you will not go into the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 1:16

Great numbers of the children of Israel will return to Jehovah their God because of him. (1 Samuel 7:3)

Acts 1:6

When they met they asked him: Lord will you restore the kingdom to Israel at this time?

Acts 3:21

whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things. God spoke about this through all his holy prophets since the world began.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this they objected no more and praised God, saying: God has granted the people of the nations repentance to life.

Acts 11:21

The hand (Spirit) of God was with them. A great number believed, and turned to the Lord.

Acts 15:3

The congregation sent them on their way. They passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations. They brought great joy to all the brothers.

Acts 17:26

From one person he made every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth. He determined their appointed seasons, and the bounds of their habitation.

Acts 26:18-20

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Acts 28:27

These people have closed their mind and are hard of hearing. They have shut their eyes so that their eyes never see. Their ears never hear. Their minds never understand. They never turn to me for healing.'

Romans 11:25

I do not want you to be ignorant of this secret, lest you should be wise in your own conceits (estimation). Blindness has happened to Israel, until the fullness of the nations comes in.

2 Thessalonians 1:10

He will then come to be glorified in his holy ones, and to be marveled at by all those who believed, because our testimony to you was believed.

2 Timothy 2:25

He should instruct those who oppose using meekness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that they may know the truth.

James 4:7-10

Be subject to God! Resist [Satan] the Devil and he will flee from you.

James 5:19-20

My brothers, if any among you strays from the truth, and one brings him back,

1 Peter 2:25

For you were straying like sheep. But now you have returned to your shepherd and overseer.

2 Peter 3:8

Do not forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with Jehovah as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (Psalm 90:1, 4)

Revelation 21:4

God will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death. There will be no more sorrow nor crying. There will be no more pain! The former things have passed away.

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