Acts 3:18But the things which God announced by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he thus fulfilled.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~30 AD. Solomon's Portico at the Temple. Peter addresses shocked crowds after healing a lame man, explaining this miracle points to something greater...
The emotion here: bold confidence mixed with reverent awe at God's perfect timing
The original word
prokatēngellen (προκατήγγελλεν) — announced beforehand with authority, proclaimed in advance
Why it matters
This speech happened at the same temple where Jesus was dedicated as a baby
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 3:18
Peter is standing where Jesus taught, explaining that even His suffering was planned
Common misconceptionPeople think this means God causes suffering. Peter is saying God uses suffering that was already going to happen to accomplish His rescue plan.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 3:18
Bible Genome reading
Acts 3:18 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 3:18 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Peter. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 55% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prophecy, fulfillment. Notable phrases: God announced; prophets; Christ should suffer; fulfilled.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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