Acts 1:6
King James Version (KJV)
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
Translations
Acts 1:6 - Amplified Bible
So when they were assembled, they asked Him, Lord, is this the time when You will reestablish the kingdom {and} restore it to Israel?
Acts 1:6 - American Standard Version
They therefore, when they were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?
Acts 1:6 - Bible in Basic English
So, when they were together, they said to him, Lord, will you at this time give back the kingdom to Israel?
Acts 1:6 - Darby Bible
They therefore, being come together, asked him saying, Lord, is it at this time that thou restorest the kingdom to Israel?
Acts 1:6 - English Standard Version
So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?"
Acts 1:6 - King James Version
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
Acts 1:6 - La Biblia de las Americas
Entonces los que estaban reunidos, le preguntaban, diciendo: Señor, ¿restaurarás en este tiempo el reino a Israel?
Acts 1:6 - The Message
When they were together for the last time they asked, "Master, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now? Is this the time?"
Acts 1:6 - New American Standard Bible
So when they had come together, they were asking Him, saying, "Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?"
Acts 1:6 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
Entonces los que estaban reunidos, Le preguntaban: "Señor, ¿restaurarás en este tiempo el reino a Israel?"
Acts 1:6 - World English Bible
Therefore, when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, are you now restoring the kingdom to Israel?"
Acts 1:6 - Young's Living Translation
They, therefore, indeed, having come together, were questioning him, saying, `Lord, dost thou at this time restore the reign to Israel?`
Acts 1:6 - Additional Comments
This may have been prompted by Jesus speaking about things pertaining to the kingdom of God (verse 3).
It is still mind-boggling, or should I say unnerving, that they still did not understand the kingdom of God. Jesus told them many times the kingdom (of God) was already in their midst, "at hand" (Matt 3:2, 4:17, 10:7, Mark 1:15, Luke 10:9,11). Maybe they saw that as it being imminent. The scary part is Jesus was relying on these folks to tell others about His kingdom, yet they seemed so far from understanding it. But by Pentecost they solidly understood it, as is evidenced by Peter's sermon (see Acts 2, particularly Acts 2:34-36). This may have been revealed through the Holy Spirit to them.
By asking this question, they were showing an attitude that the church could not be glorious without the external pomp. How dangerous to think that the power of the church is revealed in its relationship to government, riches, etc. It is solely based on its relationship with Jesus.
This also shows how difficult it is to overcome what we have incorrectly been taught over the years. From infancy they were taught that the Messiah would redeem Israel. That is why it is so critical to teach youth the truth of the gospel, and to keep lies away from them. What lies are they hearing from the world that can negatively affect who they are? What lies have we heard that we have troubled ridding from ourselves?
This also shows how easy it may be to misinterpret Scripture. May we work to hold a most accurate view of God's reality, but may we never be so arrogant as to think all our views of Scripture (especially fringe issues, like whether instruments are allowed in worship, or when and how ladies are allowed to lead worship) are in perfect harmony with truth. Yet, may we trust that on the fundamental truths, ones that Scripture does teach plainly and repetitively, we can be confident that we do understand it as God intended (like the need for Jesus to have a relationship with God). We are to caveat our requests with not by our will, but by God's, for their will and understanding of God's reality in this case was misguided.
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