Parallel Verses
Amplified
But you killed the Prince (Author, Originator, Source) of life, whom God raised [bodily] from the dead. To this [fact] we are witnesses [for we have seen the risen Christ].
New American Standard Bible
but put to death the
King James Version
And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
Holman Bible
You killed the source
International Standard Version
and you killed the source of life, whom God raised from the dead. We are witnesses to that.
A Conservative Version
And ye killed the Pathfinder of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.
American Standard Version
and killed the Prince of life; whom God raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
An Understandable Version
[Then, at the hands of the Roman authorities] you killed the Prince of [never ending] life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we [apostles] were [reliable] witnesses of it.
Anderson New Testament
and you slew the Author of life, whom God has raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.
Bible in Basic English
And put to death the Lord of life; whom God gave back from the dead; of which fact we are witnesses.
Common New Testament
but killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but killed the prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
Darby Translation
but the originator of life ye slew, whom God raised from among the dead, whereof we are witnesses.
Godbey New Testament
and you slew the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, whose witnesses we are.
Goodspeed New Testament
and killed the very source of life. But God raised him from the dead, as we can testify.
John Wesley New Testament
But ye killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead, whereof we are witnesses.
Julia Smith Translation
And ye killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead; of whom we are witnesses.
King James 2000
And killed the Prince of life, whom God has raised from the dead; of which we are witnesses.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And you killed the originator of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses!
Modern King James verseion
And you killed the Prince of Life, whom God has raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and killed the Lord of life whom God hath raised from death, of the which we are witnesses:
Moffatt New Testament
and you killed the pioneer of Life. But God raised him from the dead, as we can bear witness.
Montgomery New Testament
"The Pioneer of Life you put to death. But God has raised him from the dead, and we are witnesses of that fact.
NET Bible
You killed the Originator of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this fact we are witnesses!
New Heart English Bible
and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses.
Noyes New Testament
But the author of life ye killed; whom God raised from the dead, whereof we are witnesses.
Sawyer New Testament
but killed the Prince of life, whom God has raised from the dead, whose witnesses we are.
The Emphasized Bible
But, the Princely Leader of Life, ye slew: - whom, God, raised from among the dead, whereof, we, are witnesses.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
but ye slew the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead: of which we are witnesses.
Twentieth Century New Testament
The very Guide to Life you put to death! But God raised him from the dead--and of that we are ourselves witnesses.
Webster
And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; of which we are witnesses.
Weymouth New Testament
The Prince of Life you put to death; but God has raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses as to that.
Williams New Testament
and you killed the Prince of life, but God raised Him from the dead, to which fact we are witnesses.
World English Bible
and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses.
Worrell New Testament
and the Prince of life ye killed; Whom God raised from the dead??f which fact we are witnesses.
Worsley New Testament
and put to death the prince of life; whom God hath raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the Prince of the life ye did kill, whom God did raise out of the dead, of which we are witnesses;
Themes
Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Christian ministers » Faithful » Apostles
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Peter and other disciples
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by faith
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Resurrection
Jesus Christ » Names of » Prince of life
Names » Of Christ » Prince of life
Religious zeal » Instances of » Peter
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Effected by » God, Power of
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Was attested by » Apostles
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Peter heals the lame man at the gate of
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 3:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Peter Preaches In The Temple
14 But you disowned and denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked for [the pardon of] a murderer to be granted to you. 15 But you killed the Prince (Author, Originator, Source) of life, whom God raised [bodily] from the dead. To this [fact] we are witnesses [for we have seen the risen Christ]. 16 And on the basis of faith in His name, it is the name of Jesus which has strengthened this man whom you see and know; and the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect health and complete wholeness in your presence.
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 2:24
But God raised Him up, releasing Him and bringing an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in death’s power.
Acts 2:32
God raised this Jesus [bodily from the dead], and of that [fact] we are all witnesses.
John 1:4
In Him was life [and the power to bestow life], and the life was the Light of men.
John 5:26
John 14:6
Jesus said to him,
1 Corinthians 15:45
So it is written [in Scripture], “The first man, Adam, became a living soul (an individual);” the last Adam (Christ) became a life-giving spirit [restoring the dead to life].
Hebrews 2:10
For it was fitting for God [that is, an act worthy of His divine nature] that He, for whose sake are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the
Matthew 28:2-5
And a great earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone [from the opening of the tomb], and sat on it.
John 4:10
Jesus answered her,
John 4:14
John 10:28
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her,
John 17:2
Acts 1:22
beginning with the baptism by John [at the outset of Jesus’ ministry] until the day when He was taken up from us—one of these men must become a witness with us [to testify] of His resurrection.”
Acts 5:31
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior and Deliverer, in order to grant repentance to Israel, and [to grant] forgiveness of sins.
Acts 10:40-41
God raised Him [to life] on the third day and caused Him to be plainly seen,
Acts 13:30-32
But God raised Him from the dead;
Romans 8:1-2
Therefore there is now no condemnation [no guilty verdict, no punishment] for those who are in Christ Jesus [who believe in Him as personal Lord and Savior].
Ephesians 1:20
which He
Colossians 3:3-4
For you died [to this world], and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.
Hebrews 5:9
And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,
1 John 5:11-12
And the testimony is this: God has given us eternal life [we already possess it], and this life is in His Son [resulting in our spiritual completeness, and eternal companionship with Him].
1 John 5:20
And we [have seen and] know [by personal experience] that the Son of God has [actually] come [to this world], and has given us understanding and insight so that we may [progressively and personally] know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Revelation 21:6
And He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the one who thirsts I will give [water] from the fountain of the water of life without cost.
Revelation 22:1
Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb (Christ),
Revelation 22:17
The [Holy] Spirit and the bride (the church, believers) say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take and drink the water of life without cost.