Acts 2:33

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jesus was taken up to sit at the right side of God, and he was given the Holy Spirit, just as the Father had promised. Jesus is also the one who has given the Spirit to us, and this is what you are now seeing and hearing.

Cross References

Acts 1:4

While he was still with them, he said: Don't leave Jerusalem yet. Wait here for the Father to give you the Holy Spirit, just as I told you he has promised to do.

Acts 5:31

and made him our Leader and Savior. Then God gave him a place at his right side, so that the people of Israel would turn back to him and be forgiven.

Acts 2:17

“When the last days come, I will give my Spirit to everyone. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will have dreams.

John 14:26

But the Holy Spirit will come and help you, because the Father will send the Spirit to take my place. The Spirit will teach you everything and will remind you of what I said while I was with you.

Mark 16:19

After the Lord Jesus had said these things to the disciples, he was taken back up to heaven where he sat down at the right side of God.

1 Peter 3:22

Christ is now in heaven, where he sits at the right side of God. All angels, authorities, and powers are under his control.

Galatians 3:14

And because of what Jesus Christ has done, the blessing promised to Abraham was taken to the Gentiles. This happened so that by faith we would be given the promised Holy Spirit.

Acts 10:45

Some Jewish followers of the Lord had come with Peter, and they were surprised that the Holy Spirit had been given to Gentiles.

Matthew 28:18

Jesus came to them and said: I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth!

John 14:16

Then I will ask the Father to send you the Holy Spirit who will help you and always be with you.

1 Peter 1:21

And when he did come, it was to lead you to have faith in God, who raised him from death and honored him in a glorious way. This is why you have put your faith and hope in God.

Hebrews 10:12

But Christ offered himself as a sacrifice that is good forever. Now he is sitting at God's right side,

Romans 5:5

that will never disappoint us. All of this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love.

Isaiah 53:12

The Lord will reward him with honor and power for sacrificing his life. Others thought he was a sinner, but he suffered for our sins and asked God to forgive us.

Psalm 89:24

He will always be able to depend on my love, and I will make him strong with my own power.

Psalm 89:19

In a vision, you once said to your faithful followers: “I have helped a mighty hero. I chose him from my people and made him famous.

Titus 3:6

God sent Jesus Christ our Savior to give us his Spirit.

Ephesians 4:8

As the Scriptures say, “When he went up to the highest place, he led away many prisoners and gave gifts to people.”

John 17:5

Now, Father, give me back the glory I had with you before the world was created.

John 15:26

I will send you the Spirit who comes from the Father and shows what is true. The Spirit will help you and will tell you about me.

Luke 24:49

I will send you the one my Father has promised, but you must stay in the city until you are given power from heaven.

Isaiah 52:13

The Lord says: My servant will succeed! He will be given great praise and the highest honors.

Psalm 118:16

With his mighty arm the Lord wins victories! The Lord is powerful!”

Ephesians 1:13

Christ also brought you the truth, which is the good news about how you can be saved. You put your faith in Christ and were given the promised Holy Spirit to show you belong to God.

Hebrews 2:9

What we do see is Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels. Because of God's gift of undeserved grace, Jesus died for everyone. And now that Jesus has suffered and died, he is crowned with glory and honor!