And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

ACTS 13:39KJV
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Acts 13:39 (KJV)

What does Acts 13:39 mean?

Acts 13:39 says that everyone who believes in Jesus is declared right with God for all things, in a way that the law of Moses could never accomplish. This verse highlights that faith in Jesus brings a kind of justification—being made right—that the old religious law could not provide.

Paul is speaking in a synagogue to both Jews and others who respect the Jewish faith, explaining how Jesus fulfills what the law could not. Paul stresses that while the law of Moses set out rules and rituals, it could not fully clear people of guilt; but through Jesus, anyone who believes is truly justified. This is a turning point in his message, showing the difference between relying on the law and trusting in Jesus.