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Acts 3:17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

17 Now I know, brothers, that you acted out of ignorance,[a] just as your leaders did;(A)

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  1. 3:17 Ignorance: a Lucan motif, explaining away the actions not only of the people but also of their leaders in crucifying Jesus. On this basis the presbyters in Acts could continue to appeal to the Jews in Jerusalem to believe in Jesus, even while affirming their involvement in his death because they were unaware of his messianic dignity. See also Acts 13:27 and Lk 23:34.
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