Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
God brought him back to life on the third day and made sure people could actually see him.
God didn't just resurrect Jesus quietly, he made it visible proof for everyone.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, which records the early spread of Christianity, Peter is speaking to Cornelius, a Roman centurion, about Jesus' life, death, and resurrection as part of sharing the gospel with Gentiles. This verse specifically refers to God raising Jesus from the dead on the third day and making him visible to witnesses, emphasizing the historical reality of the resurrection. This event was pivotal in the biblical narrative, as it confirmed Jesus as the Messiah and opened the door for non-Jews to join the faith.
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