Peter continues his speech to the Jews that he began in [Acts 3:11](./11.md).

## the heavens must receive ##

Jesus will remain in heaven for it was previously stated that was what he would do.

## until the time of the restoration of all things ##

"until the time when God will restore all things"

## of which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets ##

"God told his holy prophets to speak of the restoration." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

## his holy prophets that have been ever since ancient times ##

"his holy prophets who lived long ago"

## will raise up a prophet ##

"will choose someone to be a prophet"

## destroyed ##

"removed" or "taken away"