Acts 13:35-38 Paul's Journey to Cyprus and Pisidian Antioch

35 So it is stated elsewhere:
“‘You will not let your Holy One see decay.’

36 “For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his fathers and his body decayed.

37 But the one whom God raised from the dead did not see decay.

38 “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

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Meaning of Acts 13:35-38

Acts 13:35 underscores the divine promise of resurrection, emphasizing that Jesus, unlike David, did not experience decay. It highlights God's power over death and the fulfillment of His covenant. This assurance strengthens our faith, cementing the eternal hope found in Christ’s victory over the grave.

Cross References for Acts 13:35-38

Psalms 89:48 - What man can live and not see death, or save himself from the power of the grave? Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 89:48 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:48

Psalms 16:10 - because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. Click to read the verse Psalms 16:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 16:10

Psalms 49:9 - that he should live on forever and not see decay. Click to read the verse Psalms 49:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:9

Luke 2:26 - It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lor... Click to read the verse Luke 2:26 Click to read the verse Luke 2:26

John 3:36 - Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, fo... Click to read the verse John 3:36 Click to read the verse John 3:36

Acts 13:36-37 - “For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried w... Click to read the verse Acts 13:36-37 Click to read the verse Acts 13:36-37

Hebrews 11:5 - By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be f... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:5

Acts 2:27-31 - because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. Click to read the verse Acts 2:27-31 Click to read the verse Acts 2:27-31

Acts 2:31 - Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to... Click to read the verse Acts 2:31 Click to read the verse Acts 2:31

John 8:51 - I tell you the truth, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” Click to read the verse John 8:51 Click to read the verse John 8:51