What Does Acts 2:39 Mean?

“unto you”

to (with or by) you

“For”

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

“is”

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“the promise”

an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)

“and”

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“children”

a child (as produced)

“to your”

of (from or concerning) you

“and”

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

“to all”

all, any, every, the whole

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“that are afar off”

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

at a distance (literally or figuratively)

“even as many as”

as (much, great, long, etc.) as

“shall call”

whatsoever

to call toward oneself, i.e., summon, invite

“the Lord”

supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

“God”

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

“our”

of (or from) us