Acts 28:28

English Standard Version

Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen." He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”

King James Version (1611)
Be it knowen therfore vnto you, that the saluation of God is sent vnto the Gentiles, and that they wil heare it.

King James Version
Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.

New American Standard Bible
"Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen."

New Century Version
"I want you to know that God has also sent his salvation to all nations, and they will listen!"

Amplified Bible
"Therefore let it be known to you that [this message of] the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they indeed will listen!"

New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen."

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God was sent to the Gentiles—they will also hear."

Berean Standard Bible
Be advised, therefore, that God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!"

Contemporary English Version
Paul said, "You may be sure that God wants to save the Gentiles! And they will listen."

Complete Jewish Bible
Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Goyim, and they will listen!"

Darby Translation
Be it known to you therefore, that this salvation of God has been sent to the nations; *they* also will hear [it].

Easy-to-Read Version
"I want you Jews to know that God has sent his salvation to the non-Jewish people. They will listen!"

Geneva Bible (1587)
Be it knowen therefore vnto you, that this saluation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they shall heare it.

George Lamsa Translation
Let this be known to you therefore: that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, for they will listen to it.

Good News Translation
And Paul concluded: "You are to know, then, that God's message of salvation has been sent to the Gentiles. They will listen!"

Lexham English Bible
Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles. They also will listen!" So he stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.

Literal Translation
Then let it be known to you that the salvation of God was sent to the nations, and they will hear. LXX-Psa. 66:3; MT-Psa. 67:2

American Standard Version
Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear. And he abode two whole years in his own hired dwelling, and received all that went in unto him, preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, none forbidding him.

Bible in Basic English
Be certain, then, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will give hearing.

Hebrew Names Version
"Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Goyim. They will also hear."

International Standard Version
"You must understand that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen."will listen">[fn]

Etheridge Translation
Be this therefore known to you, that to the Gentiles is sent this redemption, for they will also hear it.

Murdock Translation
Therefore, be this known to you, that to the Gentiles is this redemption of God sent: and, moreover, they will hear it.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
Be it knowen therfore vnto you, that this saluation of God is sent to the gentiles, and they shall heare it.

English Revised Version
Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear.

World English Bible
"Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles. They will also hear."

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear.

Weymouth's New Testament
"Be fully assured, therefore, that this salvation--God's salvation--has now been sent to the Gentiles, and that they, at any rate, will give heed."

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor be it knowun to you, that this helthe of God is sent to hethen men, and thei schulen here.

Update Bible Version
Be it known therefore to you, that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles: they will also hear.

Webster's Bible Translation
Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it.

New English Translation
"Therefore be advised that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!" Paul lived there two whole years in his own rented quarters and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with complete boldness and without restriction.

New King James Version
"Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!"

New Living Translation
So I want you to know that this salvation from God has also been offered to the Gentiles, and they will accept it."

New Life Bible
"I want you to know that the Good News of God of knowing how to be saved from the punishment of sin has been sent to the people who are not Jews. And they will listen to it!"

New Revised Standard
Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen." He lived there two whole years at his own expense and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Be it, known unto you, therefore, that, unto the nations, hath been sent forth this salvation of God: they, will also hear.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Be it known therefore to you that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles: and they will hear it.

Revised Standard Version
Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen."

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Be it knowen therfore vnto you that this salvacion of God is sent to the gentyls and they shall heare it.

Young's Literal Translation
`Be it known, therefore, to you, that to the nations was sent the salvation of God, these also will hear it;'

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Be it knowne therfore vnto you, yt this saluacio of God is sent vnto ye Heythe, and they shal heare it.

Mace New Testament (1729)
take notice therefore, that the offers of divine salvation are sent to the Gentiles, and they will receive them.

THE MESSAGE
"You've had your chance. The non-Jewish outsiders are next on the list. And believe me, they're going to receive it with open arms!" Paul lived for two years in his rented house. He welcomed everyone who came to visit. He urgently presented all matters of the kingdom of God. He explained everything about Jesus Christ. His door was always open.

Simplified Cowboy Version
"You've heard the truth now and what you do with it is your business. But God now offers eternity to the mavericks . . . and they listen and receive it gladly!"

Contextual Overview

²³ When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. ²⁴ And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. ²⁵ And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: "The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: ²⁶ "‘Go to this people, and say, "You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive." ²⁷ For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.' ²⁸ Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen." He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. ²⁹Paul on Malta After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand. When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, "No doubt this man is a murderer. Though he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live." He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm. They were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god. Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us and entertained us hospitably for three days. It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him. And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured. They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed. After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead. Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. There we found brothers and were invited to stay with them for seven days. And so we came to Rome. And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage. And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the soldier who guarded him. After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, "Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation. For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain." And they said to him, "We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against." When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: "The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: "‘Go to this people, and say, "You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive." For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.' Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen."

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

it known: Acts 2:14, Acts 4:10, Acts 13:38, Ezekiel 36:32

the salvation: Psalms 98:2, Psalms 98:3, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 52:10, Lamentations 3:26, Luke 2:30-32, Luke 3:6

sent: Acts 11:18, Acts 13:46, Acts 13:47, Acts 14:27, Acts 15:14, Acts 15:17, Acts 18:6, Acts 22:21, Acts 26:17, Acts 26:18, Matthew 21:41-43, Romans 3:29, Romans 3:30, Romans 4:11, Romans 11:11, Romans 15:8-16

Reciprocal: Judges 6:39 - dry Isaiah 11:10 - to it shall Isaiah 42:1 - he shall Zechariah 2:11 - many Matthew 28:19 - ye therefore Luke 2:32 - light Luke 10:9 - The kingdom Luke 13:29 - General Luke 14:23 - Go Luke 24:47 - among John 4:30 - General Acts 8:25 - when they had Acts 10:33 - are we Acts 13:26 - to you Acts 13:42 - the Gentiles Romans 2:9 - of the Jew Galatians 2:7 - the gospel of the uncircumcision Philippians 1:28 - and that Hebrews 4:6 - some

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Be it known therefore unto you,.... Unbelievers and despisers, take this along with you at parting, and do not say you were never acquainted with it:

that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles; meaning the Gospel, which is a publication and declaration of that salvation, which God contrived from all eternity; made provision for, and secured in the covenant of grace; which he appointed, called, and sent Christ to effect, in the fulness of time; and which he has accomplished, by his obedience, sufferings, and death; even a full, complete, spiritual, and eternal salvation, from sin, Satan, the world, the curse of the law, and eternal death; that that Gospel which proclaims this, and is the power of God unto it, to them that believe, is sent to the Gentile world, by God himself, who has ordered his ministers to turn to them, upon the rejection of it by the Jews:

and [that] they will hear it: and do understand it and obey it, believe it and profess it: this the apostle could assert upon his own knowledge, who had preached it in many nations of the world; and could testify how gladly they heard it, with what pleasure they received it, how readily they obeyed it, and how cheerfully they professed it, and how steadily they held it; though the Jews despised and put it away from them, judging themselves unworthy of everlasting life: this the apostle says, reproaching them with their folly, stupidity, and infidelity; when the Gentiles, which knew not God, received the Gospel and are saved.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The salvation of God - The knowledge of God’s mode of saving people.

Is sent unto the Gentiles - Since you have rejected it, it will be offered to them. See the notes on Acts 13:46.

And that they will hear it - They will embrace it. Paul was never discouraged. If the gospel was rejected by one class of people he was ready to offer it to another. If his own countrymen despised it, he never allowed himself to suppose that Christ had died in vain, but believed that others would embrace its saving benefits. How happy would it be if all Christians had the same unwavering faith and zeal as Paul.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Acts 28:28. The salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles — St. Paul had spoken to this effect twice before, Acts 13:46, and Acts 18:6, where see the notes; but here he uses a firmer tone, being out of the Jewish territories, and under the protection of the emperor. By the salvation of God, all the blessings of the kingdom of Christ are intended. This salvation God could have sent unto the Gentiles, independently of the Jewish disobedience; but He waited till they had rejected it, and then reprobated them, and elected the Gentiles. Thus the elect became reprobate, and the reprobate elect.

They will hear it. — That is, they will obey it; for ακουειν signifies, not only to hear, but also to obey.