Acts 13:34 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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:
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Related Cross References
Romans 6:9
This verse affirms that Christ, having been raised from the dead, will never die again.
Acts 2:31
Peter explains that David foresaw the resurrection of Christ, confirming this promise.
1 Corinthians 15:54
This verse discusses the victory over death through the resurrection of Jesus.
Source: Acts 13:34