Acts 3:20and that he may send Christ Jesus, who was ordained for you before,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~30 AD. Peter concludes his temple sermon by pointing to future hope - Jesus who came once will come again...
The emotion here: overwhelming joy at the privilege of announcing such personal divine love
The original word
procheirotoneō (προκεχειροτονημένον) — appointed by hand, chosen and set apart beforehand
Why it matters
Ancient elections were conducted by stretching out hands - God 'voted' for Jesus before time began
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 3:20
This isn't just about Jesus' first coming - it's a promise He's coming back specifically FOR YOU
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about general salvation. Peter is saying Jesus was specifically chosen and sent with YOU in mind before you were born.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 3:20
Bible Genome reading
Acts 3:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 3:20 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 joyful, with a comfort power of 75% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include promise, Christ's return. Notable phrases: send Christ Jesus; ordained for you. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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