15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this.

Other Translations of Acts 3:15

King James Version

15 And killed the Prince Prince: or, Author of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

English Standard Version

15 and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.

The Message

15 You no sooner killed the Author of Life than God raised him from the dead - and we're the witnesses.

New King James Version

15 and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.

New Living Translation

15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. And we are witnesses of this fact!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 3:15

Commentary on Acts 3:12-18

(Read Acts 3:12-18)

Observe the difference in the manner of working the miracles. Our Lord always spoke as having Almighty power, never hesitated to receive the greatest honour that was given to him on account of his Divine miracles. But the apostles referred all to their Lord, and refused to receive any honour, except as his undeserving instruments. This shows that Jesus was one with the Father, and co-equal with Him; while the apostles knew that they were weak, sinful men, and dependent for every thing on Jesus, whose power effected the cure. Useful men must be very humble. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to thy name, give glory. Every crown must be cast at the feet of Christ. The apostle showed the Jews the greatness of their crime, but would not anger or drive them to despair. Assuredly, those who reject, refuse, or deny Christ, do it through ignorance; but this can in no case be an excuse.