Acts 13:37

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

Acts 13:37 in Other Translations

37 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.

37 but he whom God raised up did not see corruption.

37 No, it was a reference to someone else—someone whom God raised and whose body did not decay.

37 But the One God raised up - no dust and ashes for him!

37 But the One whom God raised up did not 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 So it is also stated elsewhere: “ ‘You will not let your holy one see decay.’

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

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

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

39 Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.

Cross References

• 1. S Acts 2:24