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Connecting Statement:

Peter finishes his speech to everyone in the house of Cornelius, which he began in Acts 10:34.

General Information:

Here the word "us" includes Peter and believers. It excludes his audience. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)

that this is the one who has been chosen by God

This can be stated in active form. AT: "that God chose this Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

the living and the dead

This refers to people who are still living and people who have died. AT: "the people who are alive and the people who are dead" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj)

It is to him that all the prophets bear witness

"All the prophets bear witness to Jesus"

everyone who believes in him shall receive forgiveness of sins

This could be stated in active form. AT: "God will forgive the sins of everyone who believes in Jesus because of what Jesus has done" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

through his name

Here "his name" refers to the actions of Jesus. His name means God who saves. AT: "through what Jesus has done for them" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

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