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Acts 13

Acts 13:22

In Pisidian Antioch · Acts 13:13–41
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Translations

Modern
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’
Traditional
And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
Literal
And having removed him, He raised up David to them as king, to whom He also said, having testified: ‘I have found David the son of Jesse a man according to My heart, who will do all My will.’
Latin
…et amoto illo, suscitavit illis David regem: cui testimonium perhibens, dixit: Inveni David filium Jesse, virum secundum cor meum, qui faciet omnes voluntates meas.

Interlinear

Greek
English
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’

Notes

Acts 13:22

Even though he sinned, David was a man who desired to completely follow God's ways (for example, 2 Samuel 11–12).

Acts 13:17–22

To establish common ground with his audience, Paul traced Jewish history starting from the Israelite exodus from Egypt. He emphasized:

  • the Israelites' escape from Egyptian slavery,

  • their settlement in Canaan,

  • the establishment of the kingdom of Israel,

  • the removal of King Saul, and

  • the special role of King David.

Acts 13:16–41

Paul accepted the invitation, and signaled for his audience to be quiet (compare 19:33; 21:40). He began to clearly proclaim the good news about Jesus. This is Paul's first major speech in the book of Acts. It serves as a model of the way he preached to a Jewish audience (see 22:1–21).

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesse: Father of King David

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Desire Galatia Heart Jerusalem Council Judaism Judaizers Paul the Apostle Root of Jesse

Topics

Antioch: A City of Pisidia--Persecutes Paul Christian Minister: Success Attending: Paul David: King of Israel: Interpretation and Fulfillment of This Prophecy Government: God In in Saul's Rejection Government: God In in the Appointment of David King David Law: (Contained in the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) in Synagogues Obedience: David Paul: Visits Antioch (In Pisidia), and Preaches in the Synagogue Preaching: Effective by Paul Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In The Promises of God: Subjects of Christ