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 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 uses the same title 'Prince' (archēgos) for Jesus, calling him the Author of life whom God raised.
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 describes God raising His servant to bless and turn people from wickedness—the same repentance theme.
Acts 11:18 shows repentance granted to Gentiles, extending the gift given to Israel to all nations.
Acts 13:23 also identifies Jesus as the Savior brought to Israel, echoing the same title and purpose.
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 expands on forgiveness through Jesus: everyone who believes is freed from what the law could not free them from.
In Acts 2:32, the resurrection is witnessed; here the exaltation to God's right hand as Leader and Savior follows that resurrection.
In Acts 3:13, God glorifies his servant Jesus, prefiguring the exaltation to Leader and Savior in Acts 5:31.
In Acts 7:35, Moses is called ruler and redeemer, typologically foreshadowing Jesus as Leader and Savior in Acts 5:31.
In Acts 13:30, God raises Jesus from the dead, the event that directly leads to the exaltation described in Acts 5:31.
In Acts 26:18, the purpose of turning from darkness and receiving forgiveness echoes the repentance and forgiveness given in Acts 5:31.
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 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 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 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 declares Jesus 'Savior of the world,' broadening the scope beyond Israel.
Jude 1:25 ascribes glory to God our Savior through Jesus Christ, echoing the Savior title and exaltation.
Isaiah 9:6 prophesies the coming 'Prince of Peace'; Acts 5:31 declares Jesus exalted as Prince and Savior.
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 announces a Savior born, the Messiah; Acts 5:31 refers to the same Jesus exalted as Prince and Savior.
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 prophesies God's Anointed King enthroned; Acts 5:31 shows Jesus exalted as that Prince and Savior.
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 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 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 prophesies Israel mourning after looking on the pierced one — the repentance Christ now grants to Israel as exalted Prince and Savior.
Daniel 9:25 prophesies the coming of 'Anointed One, the ruler'; Acts 5:31 declares Jesus exalted as that Prince and Savior.
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 shows God exalting David as head over nations — a type of Christ being exalted as Leader and Savior to give repentance.
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.
In Mark 2:5, Jesus directly forgives sins—the same forgiveness Acts 5:31 says he now grants from God's right hand.
In Luke 1:77, Zechariah prophesies salvation through forgiveness of sins—the same forgiveness Acts 5:31 says Jesus now gives.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 promises God's steadfast love will exalt David's horn, prefiguring Christ's exaltation to power and salvation.
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 describes why some cannot turn and be forgiven—Acts 5:31 presents Jesus as the giver of that very repentance.
Exodus 34:7 describes God forgiving iniquity—Acts 5:31 shows this forgiveness now comes through the exalted Jesus, the Leader and Savior.