KJV ORIGINAL
And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, I get it, you didn't know what you were doing when this all went down, and honestly, neither did your leaders.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes we mess up big time without even realizing it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Peter is addressing a crowd in Jerusalem shortly after Jesus' resurrection and the day of Pentecost, following a miraculous healing that drew attention. He is speaking to the Jewish people and their leaders who had played a role in Jesus' crucifixion, emphasizing that their actions stemmed from ignorance rather than full knowledge. This context underscores the early church's emphasis on calling people to repentance and forgiveness for unintentional sins.
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