Acts 13:23
Jesus is David's descendant; he is the Savior that God promised to bring to Israel.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
In Context
24Before Jesus came, John announced the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
Cross References
Psalms 89:35By my holy character I have made a vow to David that I will not lie to him.
Isaiah 7:13Then Isaiah said, “Listen, royal family of Judah! Isn't it enough for you to wear people out? Do you have to wear my God out too?
Isaiah 11:10At that time the root of Jesse will stand like a banner for the nations. Foreigners will come to him, and the place of where he lives will be glorious.
Isaiah 45:21Discuss this together, and then speak up, present your case. Who predicted this long ago? Who said what would happen in the future back in the past? Wasn't that me, the Lord? There is no other God except me, no other God who does what is right, and who saves. There is no God apart from me.
Jeremiah 33:15At that time, right there and then, I will give you a good king from the line of David. He will do what is just and right throughout the country.
Zechariah 9:9Be happy and celebrate, people of Zion! Shout loudly, people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He does what is right and has salvation; he is humble, riding on a donkey—on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Matthew Henry on Acts 13:15-42
Paul at Antioch in Pisidia. 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. 15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. 17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and… Read the whole commentary →