Acts 10 · Verse 36

Acts 10:36

The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
Acts 10:36, King James Version

Acts 10:36 in other translations

BSBHe has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
WEBThe word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—
ASVThe word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—
YLTthe word that he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming good news--peace through Jesus Christ (this one is Lord of all,)
DARBYThe word which he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, (he is Lord of all things,)
BBEThe word which he sent to the children of Israel, giving the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (who is Lord of all)--
WebsterThe word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

What does Acts 10:36 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 10:36-38
36-38. the word ... sent unto the children of Israel--for to them (he would have them distinctly know) the Gospel was first preached, even as the facts of it took place on the special theater of the ancient economy. preaching peace by Jesus Christ--the glorious sum of all Gospel truth (1Co 1:20-22). he is Lord of all--exalted to embrace under the canopy of His peace, Jew and Gentile alike, whom the blood of His Cross had cemented into one reconciled and accepted family of God (Ep 2:13-18).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 36. The word. That is, this is the word, or the doctrine. Few passages in the New Testament have perplexed critics more than this. It has been difficult to ascertain to what the term "word" in the accusative case (τονλογον) here refers. Our translation would lead us to suppose that it is synonymous with what is said in the following verse. But it should be remarked, that the term used there, and translated "word," as if it were a repetition of what is said here, is a different term. It is not λογον, but ρημα a word, a thing; not a doctrine. I understand the first term "word" to be an introduction of the doctrine which Peter set forth, and to be governed by a preposition understood. The whole passage may be thus expressed: Peter had been asked to teach Cornelius and his assembled friends. It was expected, of course, that he would instruct him in regard to the true doctrines of religion--the doctrine which had been communicated to the Jews. He commences, therefore, with a statement respecting the true doctrine of the Messiah, or the way of salvation which was now made known to the Jews. "In regard to the "word," or the doctrine which God sent to the children of Israel, proclaiming peace through Jesus Christ, (who is Lord of all,) you know already that which was done, or the transactions which occurred throughout all Judea, from Galilee, where he commenced after John had preached, that this was by Jesus Christ, since God had anointed him," etc. Peter here assumes that Cornelius had some knowledge of the principal events of the life of the Saviour, though it was obscure and imperfect; and his discourse professes only to state this more fully and clearly. He commences his discourse with stating the true doctrine on the subject, and explaining more perfectly that of which Cornelius had been only imperfectly informed.

Unto the children of Israel. To the Jews. The Messiah was promised to them, and spent his life among them.

Preaching. That is, proclaiming or announcing. God did this by Jesus Christ.

Peace. This word sometimes refers to the peace or union which was made between Jews and Gentiles, by breaking down the wall of division between them. But it is here used in a wider sense, to denote peace or reconciliation with God. He announced the way by which man might be reconciled to God, and might find peace.

He is Lord of all. That is, Jesus Christ. He is Sovereign, or Ruler, of both Jews and Gentiles; he is their Proprietor; and hence Peter saw the propriety of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles as well as Jews. See Jn 17:2, Mt 28:18, Eph 1:20-22. This does not necessarily imply divinity; but only that the Lord Jesus, as Mediator, had been constituted or appointed Lord over all nations. It is true, however, that this is a power which we cannot conceive to have been delegated to one that was not divine. Comp. Rom 9:5.

(b) "peace" Isa 57:19, Col 1:20 (c) "Lord of all" Ps 24:7-10, Mt 28:18, Rom 14:9, 1Cor 15:27, Eph 1:20-22 1Pet 3:22, Rev 17:14

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 36 The word which God sent, etc. - Few verses in the New Testament have perplexed critics and divines more than this. The ancient copyists seem also to have been puzzled with it; as the great variety in the different MSS. sufficiently proves. A foreign critic makes a good sense by connecting this with the preceding verse, thus: In every nation he that feared him and worketh righteousness is accepted with him, according to that doctrine which God sent unto the children of Israel, by which he published peace (i.e. reconciliation between Jews and Gentiles) by Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all; and, because Lord of all, both of Jews and Gentiles, therefore he must be impartial; and, because impartial, or no respecter of persons, therefore, in every nation, whether Judea, Greece, or Italy, he that feareth God, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. I believe τον λογον, the word, in this verse, should be translated, that doctrine; and probably ῥημα, which we translate that word in Act 10:37, should be omitted as it is in the Codex Bezae, and its Itala version; and if ὁν, which is in Act 10:36, be even left out, as it is in ABC, Coptic and Vulgate, the whole may be literally read thus: As to the doctrine sent to the children of Israel, preaching the glad tidings of peace (ευαγγελιζομενος ειρηνην) by Jesus Christ, he is Lord of all, ye know what was done (το γενομενον) through all Judea, beginning after the baptism which John preached. Jesus, who was from Nazareth, whom God anointed with the Holy Ghost, and with mighty power (δυναμει) went about doing good, and healing all that were tyrannically oppressed (καταδυναϚευομενους) by the devil, for God was with him. Critics have proposed a great variety of modes by which they suppose these verses may be rendered intelligible; and the learned reader may see many in Wolfius, Kypke, Rosenmuller, and others. Kypke contends that the word Κυριος, Lord, is to be understood adjectively, and ought to be referred to λογος, and the 36th verse will then stand thus: The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, that word has authority over all. This amounts nearly to the same sense with the expositions given above; and all proclaim this truth, which the apostle labored to establish, namely, that God intended the salvation of all men by Jesus Christ; and therefore proclaimed reconciliation to all, by him who is Lord, maker, preserver, redeemer, and judge of all. And of this the apostle was now more convinced by the late vision; and his mission from him who is Lord of all to Cornelius, a heathen, was a full illustration of the heavenly truth; for the very meeting of Peter, once a prejudiced Jew, and Cornelius, once an unenlightened Gentile, was a sort of first fruits of this general reconciliation, and a proof that Jesus was Lord of All.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 10:34-43

Acceptance cannot be obtained on any other ground than that of the covenant of mercy, through the atonement of Christ; but wherever true religion is found, God will accept it without regarding names or sects. The fear of God and works of righteousness are the substance of true religion, the effects of special grace. Though these are not the cause of a man's acceptance, yet they show it; and whatever may be wanting…

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Acts 10:36 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

τὸνtontheG3588
λόγονlogonwordG3056
ὃνhonthatG3739
ἀπέστειλενapesteilenHe sentG649
τοῖςtoisto theG3588
υἱοῖςhuioissonsG5207
ἸσραὴλIsraēlof IsraelG2474
εὐαγγελιζόμενοςeuangelizomenosevangelising [about]G2097
εἰρήνηνeirēnēnpeaceG1515
διὰdiathroughG1223
ἸησοῦIēsouJesusG2424
Χριστοῦ,ChristouChrist —G5547
οὗτόςhoutosHeG3778
ἐστινestinisG1510
πάντωνpantōnof allG3956
κύριος,kuriosLord,G2962

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Acts 10:36

  • Acts 2:36

    Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  • Revelation 17:14

    These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

  • Revelation 1:18

    I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

  • 1 Peter 3:22

    Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:27

    For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.

  • Hebrews 7:2-3

    To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

  • Ephesians 2:13-18

    But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace; And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: …

  • Revelation 1:5

    And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

  • Philippians 2:11

    And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

  • Psalms 2:6-8

    Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

  • Ephesians 1:20-23

    Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
word.
2:38,39; 3:25,26; 11:19; 13:46; Mt 10:6; Lu 24:47
preaching.
Ps 72:1-3,7; 85:9,10; Isa 9:6; 32:15-17; 55:12; 57:19; Lu 2:10-14
2Co 5:18-21; Eph 2:13-18; Col 1:20; Heb 7:2,3; 13:20
he is.
2:36; 5:31; Ps 2:6-8; 24:7-10; 45:6,11; 110:1,2; Isa 7:14; 45:21-25
Jer 23:5,6; Da 7:13,14; Ho 1:7; Mic 5:2; Mal 3:1; Mt 11:27; 22:44-46
Mt 28:18; Joh 3:35,36; 5:23-29; Ro 10:11-13; 14:9; 1Co 15:27,47
Eph 1:20-23; 4:5-12; Php 2:11; Col 1:15-18; Heb 1:2,6-12; 1Pe 3:22
Re 1:5,18; 17:14; 19:16

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Context

  • Acts 10:35

    But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

  • Acts 10:36

    The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

  • Acts 10:37

    That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

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Acts 10:36 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Envió palabra Dios á los hijos de Israel, anunciando la paz por Jesucristo; éste es el Señor de todos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Vous connaissez la parole qu’il a envoyée aux fils d’Israël, annonçant la bonne nouvelle de la paix par Jésus Christ (lui est Seigneur de tous),
German
Elberfelder 1871		Das Wort, welches er den Söhnen Israels gesandt hat, Frieden verkündigend durch Jesum Christum, dieser ist aller Herr
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Verbum misit Deus filiis Israël, annuntians pacem per Jesum Christum (hic est omnium Dominus).