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Acts 2

Acts 2:29

Peter Addresses the Crowd · Acts 2:14–36
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Translations

Modern
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
Traditional
Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
Literal
Men, brothers, it is permitted me to speak with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is among us unto this day,
Latin
Viri fratres, liceat audenter dicere ad vos de patriarcha David, quoniam defunctus est, et sepultus: et sepulchrum ejus est apud nos usque in hodiernum diem.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

Notes

Acts 2:14–36

This is the first of about 30 speeches in Acts and one of the most important. It marks the beginning of the Christian church. It is a typical example of the preaching of the apostles.

The apostles proclaimed:

  1. that the Old Testament promises came true in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the promised Messiah;

  2. that the apostles were eyewitnesses of the public ministry of Jesus and were his chosen representatives;

  3. that people must turn away (repent) from their sins and trust in God through Christ; and

  4. that salvation and the presence of the Holy Spirit are promised to those who have a positive response to this message of the gospel.

This basic message repeats in the sermons of chapters 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 13. The same themes characterized the apostle Paul's preaching (see 1 Corinthians 15:3–9). The apostles all repeated this message when preaching to both Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles) throughout the world around the Mediterranean Sea. All people must turn away (repent) from their sins and turn to God by trusting in Jesus Christ.

Events

Parallels

Psalm 16:1–11 Joel 2:28–32

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Brothers (and Sisters) David Exaltation of Christ God, Being and Attributes of History of Israel Jesus Christ Lord’s Supper, the Parthia, Parthians Passion Peter, the Apostle Psalms, Book of Repentance Spirit of God

Topics

Burying the Dead Confessing Christ: Peter David: King of Israel: David As Prophet David: King of Israel: Death of David: King of Israel: Sepulchre of Orator: The Apostles Peter: Preaches on Pentecost Day Preaching: Effective by Peter and Other Apostles Religious Zeal: Peter Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Revivals: At Pentecost, and Times After Pentecost Select Readings: Peter on the Day of Pentecost Tombstones