Acts 10:42 net — He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and…

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"He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead."

— Acts 10:42, NET Bible

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Acts 10 — Context

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We are witnesses of all the things he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree,

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but God raised him up on the third day and caused him to be seen,

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not by all the people, but by us, the witnesses God had already chosen, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

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He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

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About him all the prophets testify, that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

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The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.

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The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were greatly astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,

Acts 10:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:42 say?
Acts 10:42 in the NET Bible reads: “He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.”
Where is Acts 10:42 in the Bible?
Acts 10:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 42.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 10:42.
What translation should I read Acts 10:42 in?
Acts 10:42 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 10:42?
Acts 10:42 reads (NET): “He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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