Luke 24:47

47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Luke 24:47 in Other Translations

KJV
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
ESV
47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
NLT
47 It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: ‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’
MSG
47 and then a total life-change through the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed in his name to all nations - starting from here, from Jerusalem!
CSB
47 and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Luke 24:47 In-Context

45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 You are witnesses of these things.
49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Cross References 3

  • 1. Acts 5:31; Acts 10:43; Acts 13:38
  • 2. Matthew 28:19; Mark 13:10
  • 3. Isaiah 2:3
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