19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
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;
19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out,
19 "Now it's time to change your ways! Turn to face God so he can wipe away your sins, pour out showers of blessing to refresh you,
19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
19 Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
12 Salvation comes no other way; no other name has been or will be given to us by which we can be saved, only this one."
12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."
12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved."
(Read Acts 4:5-14)
Peter being filled with the Holy Ghost, would have all to understand, that the miracle had been wrought by the name, or power, of Jesus of Nazareth, the Messiah, whom they had crucified; and this confirmed their testimony to his resurrection from the dead, which proved him to be the Messiah. These rulers must either be saved by that Jesus whom they had crucified, or they must perish for ever. The name of Jesus is given to men of every age and nation, as that whereby alone believers are saved from the wrath to come. But when covetousness, pride, or any corrupt passion, rules within, men shut their eyes, and close their hearts, in enmity against the light; considering all as ignorant and unlearned, who desire to know nothing in comparison with Christ crucified. And the followers of Christ should act so that all who converse with them, may take knowledge that they have been with Jesus. That makes them holy, heavenly, spiritual, and cheerful, and raises them above this world.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 3:19
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.