Acts 2:30

30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Acts 2:30 in Other Translations

KJV
30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
ESV
30 Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne,
NLT
30 But he was a prophet, and he knew God had promised with an oath that one of David’s own descendants would sit on his throne.
MSG
30 But being also a prophet and knowing that God had solemnly sworn that a descendant of his would rule his kingdom,
CSB
30 Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn an oath to him to seat one of his descendants on his throne.

Acts 2:30 In-Context

28 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.’
29 “Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day.
30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne.
31 Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay.
32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Matthew 1:1; 2 Samuel 7:12; Psalms 132:11
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