Acts 1:7 Parallel Translations

Jesus told them, "You don't need to know about times or periods that the Father has determined by his own authority.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

ASV:

And he said unto them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father hath set within His own authority.

BBE:

And he said to them, It is not for you to have knowledge of the time and the order of events which the Father has kept in his control.

DBY:

And he said to them, It is not yours to know times or seasons, which the Father has placed in his own authority;

ERV:

And he said unto them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father hath set within his own authority.

WEY:

"It is not for you," He replied, "to know times or epochs which the Father has reserved within His own authority;

WBS:

And he said to them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

WEB:

He said to them, "It isn't for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority.

YLT:

and he said unto them, 'It is not yours to know times or seasons that the Father did appoint in His own authority;

Acts 1:7 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 24:36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

Mark 13:32 "But of that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

1:7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the {f} seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
(f) That is, the proper occasions that provide opportunities for doing matters, which occasions the Lord has appointed to bring things to pass in.

PNT:

1:7 It is not for you to know. This was a reproof, not only to them, but to those in all ages who seek to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put into his own power.

WES:

1:7 The times or the seasons - Times, in the language of the Scriptures, denote a longer; seasons, a shorter space. Which the Father hath put in his own power - To be revealed when and to whom it pleaseth him.

MHC:

1:6-11 They were earnest in asking about that which their Master never had directed or encouraged them to seek. Our Lord knew that his ascension and the teaching of the Holy Spirit would soon end these expectations, and therefore only gave them a rebuke; but it is a caution to his church in all ages, to take heed of a desire of forbidden knowledge. He had given his disciples instructions for the discharge of their duty, both before his death and since his resurrection, and this knowledge is enough for a Christian. It is enough that He has engaged to give believers strength equal to their trials and services; that under the influence of the Holy Spirit they may, in one way or other, be witnesses for Christ on earth, while in heaven he manages their concerns with perfect wisdom, truth, and love. When we stand gazing and trifling, the thoughts of our Master's second coming should quicken and awaken us: when we stand gazing and trembling, they should comfort and encourage us. May our expectation of it be stedfast and joyful, giving diligence to be found of him blameless.

CONC:

Appoint Authority Control Epochs Events Fixed Isn't Kept Order Placed Power Replied Reserved Seasons Within Yours

Appoint Authority Control Dates Epochs Events Fixed Kept Order Placed Power Reserved Seasons Time Times Within

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