Acts 13:23

It was from this man’s descendants that God, in accordance with his promise, gave Israel a Saviour – Jesus;

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In The King James Version

Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

In Context

22After removing him, he raised David to the throne, and bore this testimony to him – “In David, the son of Jesse, I have found a man after my own heart, who will carry out all my purposes.”

24John having first proclaimed, before the appearance of Jesus, a baptism on repentance for all the people of Israel.

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Cross References

Psalms 89:35Once have I solemnly sworn and I would not lie to David,

Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, daughter of Jerusalem! Look, your king comes to you. Vindicated and victorious is he, humble, and 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 →

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