Acts 13:37

37 But He whom God raised to life underwent no 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 Because in another Psalm also He says, `Thou wilt not give up Thy Holy One to undergo decay.'

36 For David, after having been useful to his own generation in accordance with God's purpose, did fall asleep, was gathered to his forefathers, and did undergo decay.

37 But He whom God raised to life underwent no decay.

38 "Understand therefore, brethren, that through this Jesus forgiveness of sins is announced to you;

39 and in Him every believer is absolved from all offences, from which you could not be absolved under the Law of Moses.