Acts 13:37

37 but the one whom God has raised up didn't experience death's decay.

Acts 13:37 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 13:37

But he whom God raised again
The Vulgate Latin version adds, "from the dead"; meaning the Lord Jesus Christ, who was raised from the dead by God the Father: and

saw no corruption;
he did not lie so long in the grave as to corrupt and putrefy, but was raised from the dead the third day; wherefore the passage, before cited, is very applicable to him, and is a clear proof that the Messiah was to rise from the dead, as Jesus did.

Acts 13:37 In-Context

35 In another place it is said, You will not let your holy one experience death's decay.

36 David served God's purpose in his own generation, then he died and was buried with his ancestors. He experienced death's decay,

37 but the one whom God has raised up didn't experience death's decay.

38 "Therefore, brothers and sisters, know this: Through Jesus we proclaim forgiveness of sins to you. From all those sins from which you couldn't be put in right relationship with God through Moses' Law,

39 through Jesus everyone who believes is put in right relationship with God.