Acts 2:34

34 For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,

Acts 2:34 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 2:34

For David is not ascended into the heavens
In his body, that being still in the grave, in his sepulchre, which remained to that day, though in his soul he was ascended to heaven; his Spirit had returned to God that gave it, and was among the spirits of just men made perfect: but he saith himself, in ( Psalms 110:1 ) "the Lord said unto my Lord, sit thou on my right hand"; (See Gill on Matthew 22:44).

Acts 2:34 In-Context

32 This Jesus God raised up, of which we all are witnesses.
33 Therefore, having been exalted to the right hand of God and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he has poured out this that you see and hear.
34 For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,
35 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." '
36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know beyond a doubt, that God has made him both Lord and Christ--this Jesus whom you crucified!"
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