Acts 2:30

Translations

Modern

But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

Traditional

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Literal

…being therefore a prophet and knowing that God swore to him with an oath to seat one out of the fruit of his loins upon his throne.

Latin

Propheta igitur cum esset, et sciret quia jurejurando jurasset illi Deus de fructu lumbi ejus sedere super sedem ejus:

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Greek

English

But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

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:

that the Old Testament promises came true in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the promised Messiah;
that the apostles were eyewitnesses of the public ministry of Jesus and were his chosen representatives;
that people must turn away (repent) from their sins and trust in God through Christ; and
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.

Theme notes and profiles

David Simon Peter Babel: The Dispersion of Nations Following Jesus God’s Covenant with David God’s Covenant with Noah Psalms of Suffering The Good News Message The Messiah The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Peter preaches at Pentecost

Related verses

Psalm 132:11–18
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.
Psalm 89:3–4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant:
Jeremiah 33:14–15
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the gracious promise that I have spoken to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
2 Samuel 7:11–16
…and have done since the day I appointed judges over My people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD declares to you that He Himself will establish a house for you.
2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.
2 Peter 1:21
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Luke 1:31–33
Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,
Romans 1:3
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Luke 24:44
Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
Mark 12:36
Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’

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