Commentary on Acts 3:19 – Exegesis and Hermeneutics of the Bible – Biblical Commentary

Therefore, repent and convert so that your sins may be blotted out; so that times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord

3:19
— So, repent. — Obviously the people gathered to hear the explanation of a miracle, but it turns out that the phenomenon had the purpose not only of healing the body of the lame man, but also that of healing the soul of the people. Despite the enormity of their crime, there was hope for them if they were willing to repent. The way of salvation was open to them. Out of ignorance they had crucified Jesus, but now they could not say that they did not know who he was. Therefore, “repent.” Repentance was preached by John: Matt 3:2; and for Jesus: Matt 4:17; Matt 13:15; Matt 18:3-4; and by the apostles and their companions: Ac 2:38; Ac 3:19; Ac 9:35; Ac 11:21; Ac 14:15; Ac 15:19; Acts 26:18-20.
2Co 7:10 it says that “godly sorrow produces repentance unto salvation”; therefore, repentance is not simply sorrow for sin. See also Acts 2:37-38, to those who “were pricked in their hearts” Peter said: “Repent.” Repentance does not mean “reformation of life”, but this is the fruit of repentance. The word repent, METANOEO, means “to change one’s mind or purpose, and in the NT it always involves a change for the better, an amendment, and always, except in Luke 17:3-4, of repentance of sin” (Vine). — and turn, — turn around, turn 180 degrees and return to the straight path. “You turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God” (1Thess 1:9). — so that your sins may be blotted out. — See Isaiah 1:16-20 Y Ac 2:38. The idea of ​​deleting comes from the practice of deleting the canceled account. Many ancients used a wax-covered board; the account (the debt) was written on the wax and when it was paid the back of the style was used to close the wax again, thus erasing what was written. — so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. — The word refreshment means refresh or revive with fresh air; this promise is equivalent to the promise of Ac 2:38, “and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”, because Peter did not give a promise to the obedient on the day of Pentecost and then another promise on this occasion. The gift of the Holy Spirit means all the privileges, honors and blessings that He gives us (all things related to salvation). Finally, Peter promises his listeners and the whole world that as we submit to Christ we will enjoy times of wonderful refreshing, refreshing spiritual blessings, beginning with repose from the terrible burden of sin’s guilt (Matt 11:28-30). The Holy Spirit blesses us through the various spiritual activities prescribed by Him. That is why Paul speaks of being “recreated together with you” (Romans 15:32); some faithful brothers “have recreated my spirit and yours” (LBLA, 1Co 16:18); “many times he gave me refreshment” (HNV, 2Ti 1:16speaking of Onesiphorus); flm 1:20“recreate my heart in Christ” (LBLA).

Source: Commentary on the New Testament by Partain

repent. Ac 2:38; Ac 11:18; 2Ti 2:25.

and convert. Ac 11:21; Acts 15:3; Acts 26:18-20; Ac 28:27; Ps 51:13; Isaiah 1:16-20; Isaiah 6:10; Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7; Jer 31:18-20; Lam 3:40; Lam 5:21; Eze 18:30-32; Dan 9:13; Hos 14:2; Joe 2:13; Matt 13:15; Matt 18:3; Luke 1:16; Jas 4:7-10; Jas 5:19, Jas 5:20; 1Pe 2:25.

for them to be deleted. Deu 4:29-31; 1Ki 8:48-50; Ps 32:1-5; Ps 51:1-3, Ps 51:9; Ps 103:12; Isaiah 1:16-18; Isaiah 43:25; Isaiah 44:22; Jer 31:33, Jer 31:34; Jer 50:20; Mic 7:18, Mic 7:19; Rev 21:4.

refreshment times. Ac 3:21; Acts 1:6; Ac 17:26; Ps 72:6-19; Ps 98:1-9; Isaiah 2:1-3; Isaiah 49:10-22; Isaiah 51:11; Isaiah 52:1-10; Isaiah 54:1-14; Isaiah 60:1-22; Isaiah 61:3, Isaiah 61:9-11; Isaiah 62:1-5; Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 66:10-14, Isaiah 66:18-22; Jer 31:22-26; Jer 32:37-41; Jer 33:15-26; Eze 34:23-31; Eze 37:21-28; Eze 39:25-29; Hos 2:19-23; Joe 3:16-21; loved 9:13-15; Mic 7:14, Mic 7:15; Zep 3:14-20; Zech 8:20-23; Romans 11:25; 2Thes 1:7, 2Thess 1:10; 2Pe 3:8.

Source: The Treasury of Biblical Knowledge

the word that is translated refreshment refers to the restoration of strength and sustenance. Strength is restored when hope returns. Peter urges the people to to regret Already become; to change the way you think about Jesus as his Messiah and to serve him.

Source: New Illustrated Caribbean Bible Commentary

REPENT AND CONVERT. God has chosen to bless his people with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit only on condition of repentance, that is, turning from sin and the ways of injustice of his corrupt generation; and of conversion, that is, turning to God, listening to everything that Christ, the prophet, tells them (vv. Acts 3:22-23) and always bow down to sincere obedience to Christ (cf. Acts 2:38-41; Acts 5:29-32).

COOLING TIMES. Throughout the present age and until the return of Christ, God will send “times of refreshing” (ie the outpouring of the Holy Spirit) to all who repent and are converted. Even though “in the last days perilous times will come” and many will fall away from the faith (2Thess 2:3; 2Ti 3:1), yet God promises to send revival and times of refreshment or rest for the faithful. Christ’s presence, spiritual blessings, miracles, and outpourings of the Spirit will come upon the faithful remnant who seek Christ and overcome the world, sinful nature, and Satan’s dominion (cf. Ac 26:18).

Source: Full Life Study Bible

repent and convert. See notes on Ac 2:38; Matt 3:2. The concept of “conversion” is a frequent theme in the NT that alludes to the way in which sinners must turn to God (Ac 9:35; Ac 14:15; Ac 26:18; Ac 26:20; Luke 1:16-17; 2Co 3:16; 1Pe 2:25). May your sins be blotted out. cop. Ps 51:9; Isaiah 43:25; Isaiah 44:22. With the word “erased” forgiveness is compared to the complete removal of ink from the surface of a written document (Col 2:14).

Source: MacArthur Study Bible

times of refreshing…times of the restoration of all things. Here “times” is a reference to times or seasons. The apostle presents two descriptions of the coming age of the millennial kingdom. This is evident because the two references correspond to the purpose for which God sends Jesus Christ. Peter points in the direction of Christ’s kingdom on earth (see notes on Acts 1:7; zip Romans 11:26). This period will be characterized by all kinds of blessings and renewal (cf. Isaiah 11:6-10; Isaiah 35:1-10; Eze 34:26; Eze 44:3; joe 2:26; Matt 19:28; Rev 19:1-10).

Source: MacArthur Study Bible

3:19 — So repent. — Obviously the people gathered to hear the explanation of a miracle, but it turns out that the phenomenon had the purpose not only of healing the body of the lame man, but also that of healing the soul of the people.
Despite the enormity of their crime, there was hope for them if they were willing to repent. The way of salvation was open to them. Out of ignorance they had crucified Jesus, but now they could not say that they did not know who he was. Therefore, “repent.” Repentance was preached by John: Mat 3:2; and by Jesus: Mat 4:17; Matt 13:15; Matt 18:3-4; and by the apostles and their companions: Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; Acts 9:35; Acts 11:21; Acts 14:15; Acts 15:19; Acts 26:18-20.
2Co 7:10 says that “godly sorrow produces repentance unto salvation”; therefore, repentance is not simply sorrow for sin. See also Acts 2:37-38, to those who were “pricked in their hearts” Peter said: “Repent.”
Repentance does not mean “reformation of life”, but this is the fruit of repentance.
The word repent, METANOEO, means “to change one’s mind or purpose, and in the NT it always involves a change for the better, an amendment, and always, except in Lk 17:3-4, repentance from sin” (Vine).
— and turn, — turn around, turn 180 degrees and return to the straight path. “You turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God” (1Thess 1:9).
— so that your sins may be blotted out. — See Isa 1:16-20 and Acts 2:38. The idea of ​​deleting comes from the practice of deleting the canceled account. Many ancients used a wax-covered board; the account (the debt) was written on the wax and when it was paid the back of the style was used to close the wax again, thus erasing what was written.
— so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. — The word refreshment means refresh or revive with fresh air; this promise is equivalent to the promise of Ac 2:38, “and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit”, because Peter did not give a promise to the obedient on the day of Pentecost and then another promise on this occasion. The gift of the Holy Ghost means all the privileges, honors, and blessings that He gives us (all things related to salvation). Finally, Peter promises his listeners and the whole world that as we submit to Christ we will enjoy times of wonderful refreshing, refreshing spiritual blessings, beginning with rest from the terrible burden of sin’s guilt (Mat 11: 28-30 ).
The Holy Spirit blesses us through the various spiritual activities prescribed by Him. This is why Paul speaks of being “recreated together with you” (Rom 15:32); some faithful brothers “have recreated my spirit and yours” (LBLA, 1Co 16:18); “Many times he gave me refreshment” (LBLA, 2Ti 1:16, speaking of Onesiphorus); Phm 1:20, “recreate my heart in Christ” (LBLA).

Source: Reeves-Partain Notes

Ac 2:38; Ac 5:31.

Source: Hispano-American Interdenominational Translation

GRADES

(1) Or, “appointed times.” Gr.: kai·roi.

(2) Lit., “from the face.”

(3) See App. 1D.

CROSS-REFERENCES

d 156 Ac 2:38

e 157 Eze 33:11; Eph 4:22; 1Pe 4:3

f 158 Eze 33:16; 1Jn 1:7

g159 Isa 28:12

Source: New World Translation

repent. See comment. at 2:38.

Source: The Bible of the Americas

convert yourselves Ie, turn to God from your sins, changing your verdict about Jesus and confessing him as the Messiah.

times of refreshing and restoration of all things (v. Ac 3:21), refer to the millennial kingdom.

Source: Ryrie Annotated Study Bible

be blotted out… Lit. be blotted out.

Source: Textual Bible IV Edition

lit. be erased.

Source: The Textual Bible III Edition

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