Acts 13:37

37 But the One God raised from the dead did not rot in the grave.

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 But in another place God says: 'You will not let your Holy One rot.'

36 David did God's will during his lifetime. Then he died and was buried beside his ancestors, and his body did rot in the grave.

37 But the One God raised from the dead did not rot in the grave.

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39 Brothers, understand what we are telling you: You can have forgiveness of your sins through Jesus. The law of Moses could not free you from your sins. But through Jesus everyone who believes is free from all sins.