• Acts 1:7
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 7 εἶπεν He said πρὸς toward αὐτούς them Οὐχ Not ὑμῶν of YOU ἐστὶν it is γνῶναι to know χρόνους times ἢ or καιροὺς appointed times οὓς which ὁ the πατὴρ Father ἔθετο put ἐν in τῇ the ἰδίᾳ own ἐξουσίᾳ, authority,

  • Acts Study Notes—Chapter 1
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 1:7

      times or seasons: Two aspects of time are mentioned here. The plural form of the Greek word khroʹnos, rendered times, may refer to an unspecified period of time, long or short. The Greek word kai·rosʹ (sometimes rendered “appointed time[s]”; the plural form is here rendered seasons) is often used with reference to future time periods within God’s arrangement or timetable, particularly in relation to Christ’s presence and his Kingdom.​—Ac 3:19; 1Th 5:1; see study notes on Mr 1:15; Lu 21:24.

      in his own jurisdiction: Or “under his own authority.” This expression indicates that Jehovah has reserved for himself the right to set “the times or seasons” for the fulfillment of his purposes. He is the Great Timekeeper. Before Jesus died, Jesus said that even the Son did not then know the “day and hour” when the end would come but “only the Father” knew.​—Mt 24:36; Mr 13:32.