Acts 5:31

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Cross-references

Acts 2:33 Parallel

Acts 2:33 repeats the exaltation to God's right hand, confirming the same event described in Acts 5:31 with added mention of the Spirit's outpouring.

Acts 3:15 Parallel

Acts 3:15 uses the same title 'Prince' (archēgos) for Jesus, calling him the Author of life whom God raised.

Acts 3:19 Parallel

Acts 3:19 calls Israel to repent so their sins may be blotted out — here Peter declares Christ is the source of that repentance and forgiveness.

Acts 3:26 Parallel

Acts 3:26 describes God raising His servant to bless and turn people from wickedness—the same repentance theme.

Acts 11:18 Parallel

Acts 11:18 shows repentance granted to Gentiles, extending the gift given to Israel to all nations.

Acts 13:23 Parallel

Acts 13:23 also identifies Jesus as the Savior brought to Israel, echoing the same title and purpose.

Acts 13:38 Parallel

Acts 13:38 proclaims forgiveness of sins through Christ — the same forgiveness Christ gives as exalted Prince and Savior in this verse.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

Acts 13:39 expands on forgiveness through Jesus: everyone who believes is freed from what the law could not free them from.

Acts 2:32 Historical context

In Acts 2:32, the resurrection is witnessed; here the exaltation to God's right hand as Leader and Savior follows that resurrection.

Acts 3:13 Parallel

In Acts 3:13, God glorifies his servant Jesus, prefiguring the exaltation to Leader and Savior in Acts 5:31.

Acts 7:35 Typology

In Acts 7:35, Moses is called ruler and redeemer, typologically foreshadowing Jesus as Leader and Savior in Acts 5:31.

Acts 13:30 Historical context

In Acts 13:30, God raises Jesus from the dead, the event that directly leads to the exaltation described in Acts 5:31.

Acts 26:18 Parallel

In Acts 26:18, the purpose of turning from darkness and receiving forgiveness echoes the repentance and forgiveness given in Acts 5:31.

Acts 10:36 Parallel

In Acts 10:36, Jesus is declared Lord of all, matching the exalted position as Leader and Savior in Acts 5:31.

Romans 11:27 Prophetic fulfillment

Romans 11:27 cites God's covenant to take away their sins — the forgiveness Christ now grants as Prince and Savior fulfills this promise.

John 20:21-23 delegates Jesus’ forgiveness authority to disciples, while Acts 5:31 shows Jesus as the original source of that forgiveness.

Revelation 1:5 calls Jesus the ruler of kings; Acts 5:31 exalts him as Prince and Savior — similar exaltation theme.

Ephesians 1:7 directly states forgiveness through Christ’s blood, the same forgiveness Jesus is exalted to give in Acts 5:31.

Ephesians 1:20-23 expands on Christ's exaltation to God's right hand as head over all, echoing Acts 5:31's enthronement theme.

Philippians 2:9-11 describes God highly exalting Jesus and giving him the name above all names, paralleling the exaltation in Acts 5:31.

Colossians 1:14 repeats the theme: redemption and forgiveness are in Christ, matching Acts 5:31’s claim that Jesus grants forgiveness.

2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants repentance leading to knowledge of the truth — here Christ is the one who gives that repentance as exalted Prince.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

Titus 2:13 calls Jesus 'our great God and Savior,' echoing His exaltation as Leader and Savior at God's right hand.

Titus 3:4-6 describes salvation through Jesus by regeneration and the Holy Spirit, expanding on the repentance and forgiveness given.

Hebrews 12:2 parallels the exaltation to God's right hand, adding Jesus' endurance of the cross for joy as the reason for his position.

1 Peter 3:22 also places Jesus at God's right hand, emphasizing his authority over all angelic powers.

2 Peter 1:1 Parallel

2 Peter 1:1 calls Jesus 'our God and Savior,' reinforcing His divine identity as the exalted Savior.

2 Peter 1:11 promises entrance to the eternal kingdom through 'our Lord and Savior,' connecting exaltation to future inheritance.

2 Peter 3:18 urges growth in grace and knowledge of 'our Lord and Savior,' calling for ongoing response to the exaltation.

1 John 4:14 Parallel

1 John 4:14 declares Jesus 'Savior of the world,' broadening the scope beyond Israel.

Jude 1:25 Parallel

Jude 1:25 ascribes glory to God our Savior through Jesus Christ, echoing the Savior title and exaltation.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:6 prophesies the coming 'Prince of Peace'; Acts 5:31 declares Jesus exalted as Prince and Savior.

Jeremiah 31:31–33 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 31:31-33 promises a new covenant with God's law written on hearts and sins forgiven — the repentance and forgiveness Christ now gives as exalted Prince.

Luke 2:11 Parallel

Luke 2:11 announces a Savior born, the Messiah; Acts 5:31 refers to the same Jesus exalted as Prince and Savior.

Luke 24:47 Parallel

Luke 24:47 commissions preaching repentance and forgiveness in Christ's name to all nations — here Peter declares Christ now gives that repentance and forgiveness.

Psalm 2:6–12 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 2:6-12 prophesies God's Anointed King enthroned; Acts 5:31 shows Jesus exalted as that Prince and Savior.

Mark 2:10 Parallel

Mark 2:10 establishes Jesus' authority on earth to forgive sins, which Acts 5:31 shows he now exercises as exalted Savior.

Ezekiel 36:25–38 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 36:25-38 describes spiritual cleansing, a new heart, and God's Spirit — the inward renewal that Christ's gift of repentance and forgiveness accomplishes.

Matthew 28:18 declares Jesus' universal authority after resurrection, matching his exaltation as Leader and Savior in Acts 5:31.

Psalm 110:1 Allusion

Psalm 110:1 is the source of the 'right hand' exaltation imagery applied to Jesus here, showing his messianic enthronement.

Matthew 1:21 explains Jesus saves His people from sins; Acts 5:31 describes Him giving repentance and forgiveness of sins.

Zechariah 12:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 12:10 prophesies Israel mourning after looking on the pierced one — the repentance Christ now grants to Israel as exalted Prince and Savior.

Daniel 9:25 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 9:25 prophesies the coming of 'Anointed One, the ruler'; Acts 5:31 declares Jesus exalted as that Prince and Savior.

Luke 7:47 Related theme

In Luke 7:47, Jesus declares a woman's sins forgiven—the same forgiveness Acts 5:31 says he now gives to Israel.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Jesus delivers from wrath, connecting to the Savior role and forgiveness in Acts 5:31.

In 1 Corinthians 15:17, without resurrection faith is futile and sins remain; Acts 5:31 ties exaltation to forgiveness and repentance.

Psalm 18:43 Typology

Psalm 18:43 shows God exalting David as head over nations — a type of Christ being exalted as Leader and Savior to give repentance.

Matthew 9:6 Parallel

In Matthew 9:6, Jesus claims authority on earth to forgive sins—the same authority Acts 5:31 says he now exercises as exalted Savior.

Mark 2:5 Parallel

In Mark 2:5, Jesus directly forgives sins—the same forgiveness Acts 5:31 says he now grants from God's right hand.

Luke 1:77 Related theme

In Luke 1:77, Zechariah prophesies salvation through forgiveness of sins—the same forgiveness Acts 5:31 says Jesus now gives.

Luke 5:24 Parallel

In Luke 5:24, Jesus demonstrates authority to forgive sins on earth—the same authority Acts 5:31 says he now holds as exalted Savior.

Luke 5:32 Parallel

In Luke 5:32, Jesus states he came to call sinners to repentance—the very repentance Acts 5:31 says God grants through him.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says he came to call sinners—the very people to whom Acts 5:31 says repentance is given.

Isaiah 43:11 insists only God is Savior; Acts 5:31 calls Jesus Savior, implicitly claiming divine identity.

Psalm 20:6 Allusion

Psalm 20:6 speaks of God answering his anointed from heaven with his right hand — echoing the exaltation of Jesus as Leader and Savior at God's right hand.

Isaiah 43:3 Allusion

Isaiah 43:3 declares God as Savior of Israel; Acts 5:31 applies the same title to Jesus, linking Him to God's saving role.

Ezekiel 34:24 prophesies a Davidic prince-shepherd; Acts 5:31 identifies Jesus as that exalted Prince and Savior.

Isaiah 45:21 again states God alone is a righteous Savior; Acts 5:31 ascribes the same title to Jesus.

Ezekiel 37:25 prophesies David as prince forever; Acts 5:31 presents Jesus as the exalted Prince who brings repentance.

2 Timothy 1:10 shows Christ abolishing death and bringing life—complementing the repentance and forgiveness He gives as Savior in Acts 5:31.

Titus 1:4 Parallel

Titus 1:4 greets Christ Jesus as our Savior, echoing the title used for Jesus in Acts 5:31.

Philippians 3:20 awaits a Savior from heaven, the Lord Jesus Christ, aligning with Acts 5:31's exalted Savior.

Hebrews 2:10 describes Jesus as the founder of salvation made perfect through suffering, corresponding to his role as Leader and Savior after exaltation.

Psalm 110:2 Parallel

Psalm 110:2 speaks of the Messiah's scepter and rule from Zion, complementing the leadership role in Acts 5:31.

2 Corinthians 2:10 shows Paul forgiving in Christ’s presence, echoing the forgiveness authority Jesus gives as Savior in Acts 5:31.

Psalm 89:24 Typology

Psalm 89:24 promises God's steadfast love will exalt David's horn, prefiguring Christ's exaltation to power and salvation.

Psalm 89:19 Typology

Psalm 89:19 describes God exalting David as a chosen helper, prefiguring Jesus' exaltation as Leader and Savior.

2 Peter 2:20 uses the same 'Lord and Savior' title to warn that falling away after knowing Him brings worse judgment.

Romans 11:26 promises that all Israel will be saved — the same salvation that Christ's exaltation brings by granting repentance and forgiveness to Israel.

Mark 4:12 Parallel

Mark 4:12 describes why some cannot turn and be forgiven—Acts 5:31 presents Jesus as the giver of that very repentance.

Exodus 34:7 Parallel

Exodus 34:7 describes God forgiving iniquity—Acts 5:31 shows this forgiveness now comes through the exalted Jesus, the Leader and Savior.