So when they had come together, they asked Him, “Lord, are You restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?”

“Men of Israel, listen to these words: This Jesus the Nazarene was a man pointed out to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through Him, just as you yourselves know.

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!”

When Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Or why do you stare at us, as though we had made him walk by our own power or godliness?

let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—whom you crucified and whom God raised from the dead—by Him this man is standing here before you healthy.

“For, in fact, in this city both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, assembled together against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed,

In obedience to this, they entered the temple complex at daybreak and began to teach.

When the high priest and those who were with him arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full Senate of the sons of Israel—and sent orders to the jail to have them brought.

God exalted this man to His right hand as ruler and Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

He said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful about what you’re going to do to these men.

“As he was approaching the age of 40, he decided to visit his brothers, the Israelites.

“This is the Moses who said to the Israelites, God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from among your brothers.

Then God turned away and gave them up to worship the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets:

House of Israel, did you bring Me offerings and sacrifices
40 years in the wilderness?

But the Lord said to him, “Go! For this man is My chosen instrument to take My name to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites.

He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all.

Then Paul stood up and motioned with his hand and said: “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!

The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors, exalted the people during their stay in the land of Egypt, and led them out of it with a mighty arm.

“From this man’s descendants, according to the promise, God brought the Savior, Jesus, to Israel.

Before He came to public attention, John had previously proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

shouting, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people, our law, and this place. What’s more, he also brought Greeks into the temple and has profaned this holy place.”

For this reason I’ve asked to see you and speak to you. In fact, it is for the hope of Israel that I’m wearing this chain.”