Luk 24:47 | NETfull | STEP | and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

Luke 24:47

47 and repentance ^{▼▼ This repentance has its roots in declarations of the Old Testament. It is the Hebrew concept of a turning of direction.} for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed ^{▼▼ Or “preached,” “announced.”} in his name to all nations, ^{▼▼ To all nations. The same Greek term (τὰ ἔθνη, ta ethnē) may be translated “the Gentiles” or “the nations.” The hope of God in Christ was for all the nations from the beginning.} beginning from Jerusalem. ^{▼▼ Beginning from Jerusalem. See Acts 2, which is where it all starts.} ^{▼▼ For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; Journey of Paul map 1-F4; Journey of Paul map 2-F4; Journey of Paul map 3-F4; Journey of Paul map 4-F4.}