Acts 5:31 bbe — Him God has put on high at his right hand, as a Ruler and a Saviour, to give to Israel a change of heart and forgivenes…

Bible in Basic English

"Him God has put on high at his right hand, as a Ruler and a Saviour, to give to Israel a change of heart and forgiveness of sins."

— Acts 5:31, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 5 — Context

28

We gave you very clear orders not to give teaching in this name: and now Jerusalem is full of your teaching, and you are attempting to make us responsible for this man's death.

29

But Peter and the Apostles, answering, said, We have to do the orders of God, not of man.

30

The God of our fathers gave Jesus back to life, whom you had put to death, hanging him on a tree.

31

Him God has put on high at his right hand, as a Ruler and a Saviour, to give to Israel a change of heart and forgiveness of sins.

32

And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep his laws.

33

But when these words came to their ears, they were cut to the heart, and had a mind to put them to death.

34

But one of the Sanhedrin, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a man of learning in the law, of whom all the people had a high opinion, got up and made a suggestion for the men to be put outside for a little time.

Acts 5:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 5:31 say?
Acts 5:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Him God has put on high at his right hand, as a Ruler and a Saviour, to give to Israel a change of heart and forgiveness of sins.”
Where is Acts 5:31 in the Bible?
Acts 5:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 31.
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 5:31.
What translation should I read Acts 5:31 in?
Acts 5:31 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 5:31?
Acts 5:31 reads (BBE): “Him God has put on high at his right hand, as a Ruler and a Saviour, to give to Israel a change of heart and forgiveness of sins.” 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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