Acts 3:20
20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you-even Jesus.
Other Translations of Acts 3:20
King James Version
20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
English Standard Version
20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus,
The Message
20 and send you the Messiah he prepared for you, namely, Jesus.
New King James Version
20 and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before,
New Living Translation
20 Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 3:20
Commentary on Acts 3:19-21
(Read Acts 3:19-21)
The absolute necessity of repentance is to be solemnly charged upon the consciences of all who desire that their sins may be blotted out, and that they may share in the refreshment which nothing but a sense of Christ's pardoning love can afford. Blessed are those who have felt this. It was not needful for the Holy Spirit to make known the times and seasons of these dispensations. These subjects are still left obscure. But when sinners are convinced of their sins, they will cry to the Lord for pardon; and to the penitent, converted, and believing, times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord. In a state of trial and probation, the glorified Redeemer will be out of sight, because we must live by faith in him.