Acts 3:21whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God spoke long ago by the mouth of his holy prophets.
The setting
Solomon's Portico, Jerusalem Temple, ~33 AD. Peter addresses shocked Jews after healing a lame man...
The emotion here: confident despite persecution, declaring God's ultimate plan
The original word
apokatastasis (ἀποκαταστάσεως) — complete restoration to original condition
Why it matters
This is the only time this Greek word appears in the New Testament
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 3:21
Peter is explaining why Jesus isn't physically ruling yet — there's a divine timetable
Common misconceptionMany think this means universal salvation for everyone. Peter is actually explaining the delay of Christ's return, not promising everyone gets saved.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 3:21
Bible Genome reading
Acts 3:21 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 3:21 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 70% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, prophecy. Notable phrases: heaven must receive; restoration of all things; holy prophets. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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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