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Act 5:31. Ἀρχηγὸν καὶ σωτῆρα, a Prince and Saviour) The Author of salvation: Heb 2:10, ἀρχηγὸν τῆς σωτηρίας: that is, He exalted Him to be a Prince and Saviour; ch. Act 2:36.-ὕψωσε, hath exalted) The exaltation presupposes the resurrection from the dead, or even includes it. Php 2:9.-δοῦναι, to give) Repentance is a joyful gift, not a matter of sorrow: ch. Act 11:18; 2Ti 2:25.-μετάνοιαν, repentance) whereby Jesus is accepted as a Prince.-ἄφεσιν, forgiveness) whereby He is accepted as a Saviour.-ἁμαρτιῶν, of sins) even of that sin which ye have committed against Jesus, Act 5:28.