Who does Peter address in Acts 2:22?
Peter addresses the men of Israel—Jews gathered at the temple complex on the day of Pentecost, who had come from all over the then-known world. The text does not include Gentiles; it says "ye men of Israel," showing the message was directed specifically to Israel.
Les explains that in Acts chapter 2, verse 22, Peter stands up on the day of Pentecost at the great temple complex, with thousands upon thousands of Jews having come in from all over the then-known world. Verse 22 says plainly, "...ye men of Israel." Les emphasizes it is just as important to see what the Bible does not say as what it does say. Most have been programmed to think it should say, "...ye men of Israel, and all you Gentiles," but it does not; it does not include a single Gentile. This fits the early chapters of Acts, where God, through Peter and the other 11 apostles, still gives Israel the opportunity to repent of crucifying their King and to have the King and Kingdom if they believe.
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Who is 'Him' in 'as you yourselves also know Him' in Acts 2:22?
In Acts 2:22, “Him” refers to Jesus of Nazareth, the man approved of God among Israel by miracles, wonders, and signs that God did through Him, and the one the hearers themselves knew. Peter is addressing Israel concerning their crucifixion of the Christ.
Where and to whom was Peter speaking in Acts 2:22?
Peter spoke on the day of Pentecost at the great temple complex, addressing thousands of Jews gathered from all over the then-known world. He specifically addressed them as "ye men of Israel," not Gentiles. The text includes no Gentile hearers in this address.
More Questions
Who was Peter addressing at Pentecost in Acts 2?
In Acts 2 Peter is addressing 'Ye men of Israel'—Jews, and Jews only—not pagan Gentiles, since the text does not say 'Ye men of Israel, and all you pagan Gentiles.'
Who is Peter talking to in Acts 2?
In Acts 2, Peter is talking to Jews, so there is no question who he is addressing.