Acts 28:28
Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
Study Note
Study Note
Paul's final declaration in Acts — 'the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and they will hear it' — after Jewish leaders in Rome are divided forms the book's climactic statement on the universal scope of the gospel. The verse cites the pattern established in Acts 13:46 and 18:6, where Jewish rejection prompts a turn to Gentiles — not as divine abandonment of Israel but as the prophetically anticipated expansion of salvation. Romans 11:11-26 provides Paul's own theological processing of this tension, where Gentile inclusion is meant to provoke Israel to jealousy and ultimately all Israel is saved. The open ending of Acts (28:30-31) shows Paul continuing to preach 'unhindered' — Luke's last word is a statement about gospel freedom.
Other Translations
Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear.
`Be it known, therefore, to you, that to the nations was sent the salvation of God, these also will hear it;'
Be certain, then, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will give hearing.
Cross References
The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of …
And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of …
Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord God, be it known unto you: be ashamed and confounded …
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, …
Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,
And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your …