Acts 3:19
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;
Cross-references
Acts 3:21 expands on the 'times of refreshing' as the restoration of all things at Christ's return, linking repentance to future renewal.
In Acts 26:18-20, Paul's commission to turn people from darkness to light and preach repentance echoes the same call to turn and receive forgiveness.
Acts 28:27 quotes Isaiah 6:10, describing hardened hearts that refuse to turn — contrasting with the call to repent in Acts 3:19.
Acts 11:18 shows Gentiles granted repentance to life, reinforcing the same link between repentance and forgiveness found in Acts 3:19.
Acts 2:38 contains Peter’s identical call to repent and receive forgiveness, directly paralleling the repentance message in Acts 3:19.
Acts 26:20 repeats the same 'repent and turn to God' phrase as Peter's message—direct parallel.
Acts 20:21 summarizes Paul's ministry as calling to repentance and faith in Jesus — the same core message Peter preaches here.
Acts 17:30 declares that God now commands all people to repent — a parallel universal call to that in Acts 3:19.
Acts 5:31 states that Jesus was exalted to bring repentance and forgiveness — the same purpose behind Peter's call here.
Acts 1:6 shows the apostles' expectation of immediate kingdom restoration, while Acts 3:19 redirects that hope to the timing of repentance and refreshing.
Acts 8:22 is another instance where Peter calls Simon to repent — applying the same general command to a specific individual.
Ezekiel 18:30-32 calls to repent and turn from transgressions, promising life — directly parallel to Peter's call for repentance and refreshment.
Deuteronomy 4:29-31 promises mercy when Israel returns to God with all their heart, echoing the repentance and turning in Acts 3:19.
Ezekiel 34:23-31 sets up one shepherd, David, and a covenant of peace — the refreshing comes through God's shepherd-king.
Ezekiel 37:21-28 describes gathered Israel, one Davidic king, and an eternal covenant — the refreshing fulfills this restoration.
Luke 1:16 prophesies John turning many to the Lord — a parallel ministry of repentance leading to restoration.
Hosea 14:2 urges 'return to the LORD' with words of repentance — a clear Old Testament parallel to this call to turn back to God.
Joel 2:13 calls to rend your heart and return to God, emphasizing compassion — parallel to the repentance and refreshment from the Lord.
Amos 9:13-15 promises a time of abundant blessing after exile—the same restoration era referred to as 'times of refreshing' in Acts 3:19.
Micah 7:19 vividly pictures God casting sins into the depths of the sea, reinforcing the complete removal of sins that repentance secures.
Matthew 18:3 says unless you turn and become like children, you cannot enter the kingdom — a parallel call to radical conversion and humility.
Isaiah 55:7 directly calls the wicked to turn to God for mercy and pardon — mirroring the repentance and forgiveness in Acts 3:19.
1 Peter 2:25 uses the shepherd metaphor of returning from straying, directly paralleling the call to turn to God for forgiveness in Acts 3:19.
1 Kings 8:48-50 depicts repentant captives turning to God for forgiveness, similar to the promise of sins wiped out in Acts 3:19.
James 5:20 promises that turning a sinner from error saves a soul from death — parallel to the blotting out of sins and times of refreshing.
James 5:19 speaks of wandering from the truth and being brought back — parallel to the turning from sin that leads to sins being blotted out.
Psalm 32:1-5 shows that confession leads to forgiveness, reinforcing the link between repentance and sins being wiped out in Acts 3:19.
Psalm 51:1-3 pleads for God to blot out transgressions, directly paralleling the promise that sins are wiped out upon repentance in Acts 3:19.
Psalm 51:9 echoes the language of blotting out iniquity, reinforcing the cleansing aspect of repentance in Acts 3:19.
2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants repentance leading to knowledge of truth, mirroring Acts 3:19’s call to repent for sins to be blotted out.
Psalm 103:12 describes God removing transgressions completely, mirroring the wiping out of sins in Acts 3:19.
2 Thessalonians 1:7 describes Christ's revelation with angels—the same event as the 'times of refreshing' from the Lord's presence in Acts 3:19.
Isaiah 1:16-20 calls for repentance and promises sins washed white as snow — directly paralleling the forgiveness and refreshing in Acts 3:19.
Isaiah 6:10 describes a judgment of hardened hearts preventing repentance — the opposite of the open call to turn in Acts 3:19.
Romans 11:25 explains the partial hardening of Israel until the Gentiles' fullness—the timing behind the 'times of refreshing' in Acts 3:19.
Isaiah 43:25 declares God blots out transgressions, directly aligning with the promise in Acts 3:19 that sins are wiped out upon repentance.
Isaiah 44:22 uses the same 'blot out' language for sins and calls Israel to return, prefiguring the repentance and forgiveness Peter proclaims in Acts 3:19.
Jeremiah 31:34 directly echoes the promise of sins being forgiven and remembered no more, reinforcing the blotting out of sins here.
Luke 24:47 is Jesus's commission to preach repentance and forgiveness to all nations — the mission Peter now fulfills in this sermon.
In Luke 22:32, Jesus tells Peter to 'turn again'—the same Greek verb used in Acts 3:19 for turning back to God after failure.
Luke 13:3 warns that without repentance all will perish—reinforcing the necessity of the repentance Acts 3:19 commands.
In Luke 5:32, Jesus declares He calls sinners to repentance—identical in theme to Peter's call in Acts 3:19.
In Mark 6:12, the disciples preach repentance just as Peter does—a direct parallel of the same apostolic message.
Mark 4:12 describes those hardened so they cannot turn and be forgiven—the opposite of the open invitation in Acts 3:19.
In Deuteronomy 4:30, returning to God in distress is the same call to turn — repentance leads to restoration.
Matthew 12:32 warns of an unforgivable sin, contrasting with the universal forgiveness offered to all who repent in Acts 3:19.
Ezekiel 33:14 continues: turning from sin leads to life — matching Peter's call to repentance for forgiveness.
In Jeremiah 36:3, turning from wickedness leads to forgiveness — directly parallels the repentance-forgiveness link here.
In Isaiah 59:20, turning from transgression brings the Redeemer — same promise of forgiveness and restoration.
In Isaiah 31:6, Israel is called to return from rebellion — the same call to turn to God.
Ezekiel 14:6 directly commands 'Repent! Turn from your idols' — the same call Peter makes to Israel in Acts 3:19.
Ezekiel 18:21 promises life to the wicked who turn from sin — the same promise of forgiveness and refreshing in Acts 3:19.
Ezekiel 18:27 repeats that turning from wickedness saves life — echoing Peter's call to turn for times of refreshing.
Ezekiel 18:31 urges a new heart and spirit through repentance — the transformation Peter offers with sins wiped out.
Ezekiel 33:11 reveals God's desire for the wicked to turn and live — the same offer of life and refreshing in Acts 3:19.
In Proverbs 1:23, repentance brings wisdom — same imperative to turn and receive blessing.
In Job 36:10, God commands repentance through correction — directly echoing the call to repent here.
Jonah 3:8 records Nineveh's repentance from evil — a model of the repentance Peter preaches to Israel.
In Deuteronomy 30:10, turning to God with all heart is the condition for blessing — parallel to this call for repentance.
Zechariah 1:4 warns not to ignore God's call to turn from evil — Peter's call in Acts 3:19 carries the same urgency.
In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says He came to call sinners—the same repentant sinners Acts 3:19 invites to be forgiven.
In Matthew 4:17, Jesus begins with the same urgent call to repent, linking kingdom proclamation to turning from sin.
Colossians 2:14 describes the cancellation of debt through the cross—the means of wiping sins away.
Revelation 21:4 depicts the final wiping away of tears and death, connecting the 'times of refreshing' here to ultimate eschatological restoration.
Ephesians 1:7 explains forgiveness through Christ's blood—the basis for sins being wiped out here.
In Psalm 7:12, God sharpens his sword for the unrepentant — contrasting with the forgiveness offered to those who turn.
Ezekiel 39:25-29 promises God will restore fortunes and pour out his Spirit — the refreshing involves the Spirit's outpouring.
Matthew 13:15 describes people with dull hearts and closed eyes, refusing to turn and be healed — the opposite response to the repentance commanded.
Jeremiah 50:20 describes a time when Israel's sin will be pardoned and sought in vain, paralleling the complete forgiveness offered through repentance.
Jeremiah 31:18-20 depicts Ephraim's repentant turning back to God, similar to the turning and refreshing promised in Acts 3:19.
Lamentations 3:40 urges self-examination and returning to the Lord — a parallel call to turn back as in Acts 3:19.
Isaiah 55:6 urges seeking the Lord while He is near — an exhortation parallel to the call to turn to God in Acts 3:19.
Lamentations 5:21 prays for restoration and return to the Lord, echoing the turning and refreshing in Acts 3:19.
2 Corinthians 7:10 distinguishes godly sorrow producing repentance—deepening the meaning of repentance here.
John 12:40 describes God blinding hearts so they cannot turn — the opposite of the open invitation to repent that Peter offers.
Daniel 9:13 confesses Israel did not turn from iniquity despite calamity — contrasting with the hopeful command to repent here.
Hebrews 6:1 lists repentance as a foundational teaching—reinforcing the importance of the call here.
James 4:7-10 calls for submission to God, drawing near, and humility — a parallel call to repent and turn back to God.
Hosea 2:19-26 pictures God betrothing his people in faithfulness and restoring agricultural blessings — the refreshing restores covenant intimacy.
Micah 7:18 extols God's unique character in pardoning iniquity, grounding the call to repentance in God's forgiving nature.
Psalm 51:13 shows David's commitment to teach sinners to turn back to God — a parallel to the repentance call of Acts 3:19.
Luke 1:77 speaks of salvation through forgiveness of sins—the same forgiveness Acts 3:19 ties to repentance, though repentance isn't named.