“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”
Acts 3:19 — King James Version (KJV)
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,”
Acts 3:19 — New King James Version (NKJV)
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,”
Acts 3:19 — New International Version (NIV)
“Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,”
Acts 3:19 — English Standard Version (ESV)
“Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.”
Acts 3:19 — New Living Translation (NLT)
“Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;”
Acts 3:19 — New American Standard Bible (NASB)
“Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out,”
Acts 3:19 — Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
“So repent (change your mind and purpose); turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing (of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air) may come from the presence of the Lord;”
Acts 3:19 — Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be blotted out,”
Acts 3:19 — New English Translation (NET)
“Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out,”
Acts 3:19 — New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;”
Acts 3:19 — American Standard Version (ASV)
Scripture Focus & Key Themes
When meditating on this passage, look closely at these core biblical principles:- True Repentance and Conversion: Understanding that genuine repentance involves both a change of heart and an intentional U-turn back toward God.
- Complete Forgiveness: Celebrating the promise that God completely wipes away and blots out our past transgressions when we turn to Him.
- Spiritual Refreshing: Experiencing the soul-reviving peace, joy, and spiritual renewal that flow continuously from abiding in the presence of the Lord.
Deeper Study & Meditation
Evang. Eventus Okon is a Christian minister and digital evangelist spreading the Gospel through daily scripture, deep commentary, and live video devotions on Facebook and YouTube. He co-manages this digital ministry alongside his wife, Peace Eventus, who handles the network’s operations and media strategy.