“Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.”
'God exalted him to his right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel' - the 'right hand' (dexia) is the place of divine power and honor (Psalm 110:1). 'Prince and Savior' (archēgos kai sōtēr) are titles of royal and redemptive authority. The purpose of exaltation is missional: 'that he might bring repentance and forgiveness' (didōnai metanoian kai aphesin hamartōn), making the risen Jesus the active agent of Israel's restoration.
Church Fathers on Acts 5:31
Then Peter and the other Apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Acts 5:29 High magnanimity! He shows them too that they are fighting against God. For, he says, Whom you killed, Him has God raised up. The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, Whom you slew and hanged on a tree. Him has God exalted with His right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. (v. 30, 31.) And again they refer the whole to…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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