Acts 3:15 Meaning
And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
Context Explained
13The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.
14But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;
15And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.
16And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
17And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Acts 2:24
This verse explains how God raised Jesus from the dead, affirming Peter's testimony.
Romans 6:9
This verse discusses the significance of Jesus' resurrection for believers, echoing Peter's message.
Revelation 1:18
Both verses affirm Jesus' authority over death and His role as the source of life.
Source: Acts 3:15