Acts 3:20
Acts 3:20 in Multiple Translations
that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you.
And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
and that he may send the Christ who hath been appointed for you, even Jesus:
And that he may send the Christ who was marked out for you from the first, even Jesus:
and send Jesus, the Messiah appointed for you.
And he shall sende Iesus Christ, which before was preached vnto you,
and He may send Jesus Christ who before hath been preached to you,
and that he may send Christ Jesus, who was ordained for you before,
And he will send Jesus Christ, who before was preached to you:
That when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, and he shall send him who hath been preached unto you, Jesus Christ,
If you do that, there will be times when you will know that the Lord God is helping you. And some day he will again send back to earth the Messiah, whom he appointed for you. That person is Jesus.
Then God will make your spirits happy and strong. You see, God picked Jesus and sent him to you. He is the Christ, God’s special man. Jesus will stay in heaven until the right time comes for God to make everything new and right again. Then God will send Jesus to you again. God told everyone about that a long time ago, and he got his men to write about it in his book.
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Study Notes — Acts 3:20
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- Acts 3:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Acts 3:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 3:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 3:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Acts 3:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 3:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 3:20
- Cambridge Bible on Acts 3:20
- Barnes' Notes on Acts 3:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Acts 3:20
- Sermons on Acts 3:20
Context — Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Colonnade
20that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus, the Christ, who has been appointed for you.
21Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets. 22For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 24:30–36 | At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. |
| 2 | Revelation 19:11–16 | Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. |
| 3 | 2 Thessalonians 2:2 | not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come. |
| 4 | Luke 19:11 | While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently. |
| 5 | 2 Thessalonians 2:8 | And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. |
| 6 | Revelation 1:7 | Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. |
| 7 | Hebrews 9:28 | so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. |
| 8 | Matthew 24:3 | While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” |
| 9 | Mark 13:30–37 | Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!” |
| 10 | Acts 17:31 | For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” |
Acts 3:20 Summary
This verse is talking about a special time when God will refresh and renew His people, and it will happen when Jesus, the Christ, comes back. To experience this refreshing, we need to turn away from our sins and turn back to God, as it says in Acts 3:19. This is like what it says in Psalm 51:12, where David asks God to restore the joy of his salvation. When we repent and turn to God, He promises to send Jesus, who is the Savior of the world, and we can experience the joy and peace that comes from His presence, as promised in John 14:27.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'times of refreshing' mean in Acts 3:20?
The phrase 'times of refreshing' refers to a period of spiritual renewal and revival, where believers experience a deeper sense of God's presence and joy, as seen in Psalm 51:12 and Isaiah 57:18.
Why is Jesus referred to as 'the Christ' in this verse?
Jesus is called 'the Christ' because it is a title that signifies His role as the Messiah and Savior of the world, as prophesied in Daniel 9:25 and fulfilled in John 1:41.
What does it mean that Jesus 'has been appointed for you'?
This phrase indicates that Jesus is the specifically chosen and ordained Savior for all people, as stated in 1 Peter 2:4 and Luke 2:10-11.
How can we experience these 'times of refreshing' in our own lives?
According to Acts 3:19, we can experience refreshing by repenting and turning back to God, which allows our sins to be wiped away and prepares our hearts to receive the presence of the Lord, as promised in 1 John 1:9 and Matthew 11:28-30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need spiritual refreshing, and how can I surrender them to God?
- How can I prepare my heart to receive the presence of the Lord and experience the joy of His refreshing?
- In what ways can I cooperate with God's plan to send Jesus, the Christ, into the world and into my life?
- What does it mean for me to 'repent and turn back' to God, as mentioned in the preceding verse, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- How can I share the promise of Jesus' return and the times of refreshing with others, and what impact could this have on their lives?
Gill's Exposition on Acts 3:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 3:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 3:20
Trapp's Commentary on Acts 3:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 3:20
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 3:20
Cambridge Bible on Acts 3:20
Barnes' Notes on Acts 3:20
Whedon's Commentary on Acts 3:20
Sermons on Acts 3:20
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There Is Salvation in No One Else by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper discusses the current state of the world, highlighting the radical pluralism and contradictory claims that exist in society. He emphasizes that we |
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Praying Without Doubting by T.M. Anderson | T.M. Anderson preaches about the power of faith in prayer, emphasizing the importance of having unwavering faith in God's ability to answer prayers. He highlights that through fait |
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God's Day of Shock & Awe by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the indisputable fact that Jesus is coming again. He describes it as the day of the Lord, a day of shock and awe promised by God. The preach |
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God Is Good (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of leaving behind the old flesh and dedicating oneself to prayer, supplication, fasting, and spending time with the Lord. The |
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From Water to Wine - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful experience where the Spirit of God fell during a prayer meeting. He also describes a symbolic dream he had about a Brooklyn candy stor |
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(1 John #18) in Prospect and Restrospect by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on two important aspects of the Christian faith: hope and habit. He emphasizes the Christian hope, which is centered around the belief that Jes |






