Acts 2:36

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Cross-references

Acts 2:23 Parallel

Acts 2:23 reveals the crucifixion as both God's plan and human wickedness — the 'whom you crucified' in 2:36 is explained here in full.

Acts 2:22 Parallel

Acts 2:22 establishes Jesus' divine accreditation through miracles — the foundation for the declaration that God made him Lord and Christ.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

Acts 5:31 says God exalted Jesus as Prince and Savior to give repentance — this exaltation is what makes him Lord and Messiah in 2:36.

Acts 5:30 Parallel

Acts 5:30 reiterates that God raised Jesus whom they killed — the same crucified and raised Jesus is the Lord and Messiah of 2:36.

Acts 4:12 Parallel

Acts 4:12 declares exclusive salvation through Jesus' name — the Lordship and Messiahship proclaimed in 2:36 is the basis for that salvation.

Acts 4:11 Allusion

Acts 4:11 applies Psalm 118 to Jesus: the rejected stone becomes cornerstone — mirroring the crucifixion and exaltation to Lord and Messiah in 2:36.

Acts 10:36-38 proclaims Jesus as Lord of all and anointed with the Spirit — expanding the Lordship and Messiahship declared in 2:36.

Acts 18:5 Parallel

Acts 18:5 has Paul testifying that Jesus is the Christ — the same core truth declared in Acts 2:36.

Acts 4:10 Parallel

Acts 4:10 reiterates the core of Acts 2:36 — Jesus Christ crucified, raised, and now the source of power — deepening the message.

Acts 17:3 Parallel

Acts 17:3 Paul argues Jesus is the Christ who suffered and rose — directly parallel to Acts 2:36's declaration.

Acts 7:35 Typology

Acts 7:35 describes Moses rejected then appointed by God — a typology of Jesus rejected and made Lord, as in Acts 2:36.

Acts 3:6 Parallel

Acts 3:6 demonstrates the authority of Jesus' name as 'Christ' — the same title proclaimed in Acts 2:36, now used to heal.

John 3:35 Parallel

John 3:35 says the Father gave all things into the Son's hand — the basis for Jesus being Lord, as declared in Acts 2:36.

John 5:22–29 Related theme

John 5:22-29 reveals Jesus' authority to judge and give life — the full scope of His lordship stated in Acts 2:36.

Romans 14:8-12 declares every knee will bow to Jesus as Lord — the universal submission owed to the Lord proclaimed in Acts 2:36.

Matthew 28:18 has Jesus claiming all authority — the lordship declared in Acts 2:36 — and commissioning disciples to spread that reign.

2 Corinthians 5:10 Related theme

2 Corinthians 5:10 describes the judgment seat of Christ — the Lord from Acts 2:36 before whom all must give account.

Zechariah 13:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 13:1 foretells a fountain for cleansing sin — through Jesus, the Lord and Christ, that cleansing is now available for repentance and forgiveness.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 depicts Jesus' return as Lord to judge — the full realization of His lordship from Acts 2:36.

Psalm 2:1–8 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 2:1-8 prophesies God's Anointed King installed despite opposition — the very 'Christ and Lord' Peter declares Jesus to be in Acts 2:36.

Psalm 68:18 Typology

Psalm 68:18 depicts God ascending with gifts — a typology of Christ's ascension. Acts 2:36 shows Jesus as the exalted Lord who pours out the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 8:6 confesses one Lord Jesus Christ — the same lordship declared in Acts 2:36, now as a creedal statement.

2 Corinthians 4:5 echoes Peter's proclamation that Jesus is Lord, showing Paul's preaching aligns with Peter's message.

Philippians 2:11 anticipates universal confession of Jesus as Lord, the very title Peter proclaimed in Acts.

John 21:7 Parallel

John 21:7 records disciples recognizing Jesus as 'the Lord' after resurrection — directly echoing the lordship proclaimed in Acts 2:36.

John 13:31 Parallel

John 13:31 announces Jesus' glorification — the very event that leads to him being made Lord and Christ in Acts 2:36.

Luke 2:26 Parallel

Luke 2:26 reveals Simeon would see the Lord's Christ. Acts 2:36 shows that Jesus is that Christ, now glorified and installed as Lord.

Luke 2:11 Parallel

Luke 2:11 announces Jesus as Christ the Lord at birth. Acts 2:36 confirms that same Jesus is now exalted as Lord and Christ after resurrection.

Luke 1:32 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:32 promises Jesus David's throne as Son of the Highest. Acts 2:36 fulfills that: Jesus is now made Lord and Christ at God's right hand.

Matthew 16:20 commands silence about Jesus as Christ. Acts 2:36 reverses this — Peter now publicly proclaims Jesus as Lord and Christ.

Isaiah 59:20 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 59:20 foretells a Redeemer coming to Zion. Acts 2:36 identifies Jesus as that Redeemer, now installed as Lord and Christ.

John 12:16 Parallel

John 12:16 shows disciples understood Jesus' identity only after his glorification — echoing the post-resurrection proclamation in Acts 2:36.

Jeremiah 31:31 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 31:31 prophesies a new covenant with Israel — Peter's declaration that Jesus is Messiah and Lord inaugurates this covenant fulfillment.

Hebrews 12:2 describes Jesus enduring the cross and sitting at God's right hand, reinforcing the exaltation of the crucified one Peter preached.

John 13:3 Parallel

John 13:3 reveals Jesus' divine origin and authority from the Father — the basis for his being made Lord and Christ in Acts 2:36.

2 Corinthians 13:4 expands on the paradox of Christ's crucifixion and life through God's power, underlying Peter's claim that the crucified Jesus is Lord.

Ephesians 4:5 cites 'one Lord' as a foundation for unity, grounding the church in the lordship Peter declared.