Acts 2:30

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

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In The King James Version

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;

In Context

29My brothers and sisters, let me tell you plainly that our ancestor David died and was buried, and his tomb is here with us to this day.

31David saw what would happen and spoke about the resurrection of Christ—for Christ was not abandoned to the grave nor did he experience decay.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 7:11from the time I placed judges in charge of my people. I will defeat all of your enemies. Also I want to make it clear that I the Lord will build a house for you.

1 Chronicles 17:11For when you come to the end of your life and join your ancestors in death, I will bring to power one of your descendants, one of your sons, and make sure his kingdom is successful.

Psalms 72:1God, please give the king fairness, and give the king's son the ability to do what's right.

Psalms 89:19Once you spoke in a vision to your faithful servant and said, “I have given strength to the warrior I have chosen from the people to become king.

Psalms 132:11The Lord made a solemn promise to David, one he will never cancel—“I will put one of your descendants on your throne.

Isaiah 9:6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us. He will bear the responsibility to rule. He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Matthew Henry on Acts 2:15-37

Peter's Sermon at Jerusalem. 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and… Read the whole commentary →

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