Acts 1:7
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
πατήρ
When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He begins with the most radical word imaginable — Father. In the ancient world, approaching God as Father was almost unthinkable. Jesus opens the door and says: this is how you come. Not as a subject before a king. As a child before a Father who already knows what you need.
χρόνος
times
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χρόνος
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
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τίθημι
put in place
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τίθημι
To put, to place, to appoint. Tithemi. Father into Your hands I commit My spirit. The final act of Jesus was an act of trust. Put everything in His hands. That is where it is safest.
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ἐξουσία
authority,
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ἐξουσία
Authority, right, power. Exousia. All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Jesus delegates His authority to His church. We operate under His commission.
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γινώσκω
to know
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γινώσκω
To know, to understand, to perceive. Ginosko. This is eternal life that they may know You. The deepest knowing is relational not informational. God wants to be known.
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καιρός
seasons
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καιρός
A season, an appointed time. In due season we shall reap if we do not give up. God has appointed the right time for everything in your life.
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ἴδιος
His own
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ἴδιος
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
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ἔπω
He said
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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εἰμί
it is
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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