Acts 13:34 · KJV
"And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David."
King James Version
What does Acts 13:34 mean? →Passage Context
32And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,
33God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
34And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
35Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
36For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
Reflection Questions
1
What does the resurrection of Jesus mean for you personally?
2
How does the promise of eternal life affect your daily choices?
3
When have you experienced hope in the face of despair?
Life Application
hope
Let the resurrection inspire you to live with hope and purpose.
faith
Share the message of hope found in the resurrection with others.
Connection to Jesus
nt fulfillment
This verse speaks of Jesus' resurrection, fulfilling the promise of God's mercy as foretold in the covenant with David.
See also: Psalm 89:28
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