Acts of the Apostles
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”
Acts of the Apostles 3:19
Acts of the Apostles 3:19 (KJV) speaks to repentance, forgiveness of sin, and renewal — words set in Acts of the Apostles, the story of the early church. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Proverbs 28:13“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9“For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.”
2 Chronicles 30:9“I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.”
Psalms 32:5“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
Psalms 51:1“For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.”
Psalms 25:11
Common questions
What does Acts of the Apostles 3:19 mean?
In the King James Version, Acts of the Apostles 3:19 reads: "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;" The verse speaks to repentance, forgiveness of sin, and renewal. To read it well, take it in the flow of Acts of the Apostles 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Acts of the Apostles 3:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;" is Acts of the Apostles 3:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Acts of the Apostles chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Acts of the Apostles 3:19?
Verses that sit beside Acts of the Apostles 3:19 include Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9, and 2 Chronicles 30:9. Reading them alongside Acts of the Apostles 3:19 deepens the theme of repentance.
How can I pray with Acts of the Apostles 3:19?
Read Acts of the Apostles 3:19 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.