Acts 13:36 Meaning
For 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:
Context Explained
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:
37But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
38Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 11:32-34
This passage reflects on the lives of the faithful, including David, who served God's purpose.
John 11:11
Jesus speaks of death as sleep, similar to how David is described in this verse.
Psalm 116:15
This verse highlights the preciousness of the death of the faithful, connecting to David's legacy.
Source: Acts 13:36