Acts 13:37

37 But the One whom God raised up did not 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 Therefore He also says in another passage, You will not allow Your Holy One to see decay.

36 For David, after serving his own generation in God's plan, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and decayed.

37 But the One whom God raised up did not decay.

38 Therefore, let it be known to you, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you,

39 and everyone who believes in Him is justified from everything, which you could not be justified from through the law of Moses.