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What Does Acts 13:37 Mean?
“But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.”
Context
35
Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
36
For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: after: or, after he had in his own age served the will of God
37
But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
38
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
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And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**34-35. Peter opened his mouth--**(See on Mt 5:2).
**Of a truth I perceive--**that is, "I have it now demonstrated before mine eyes."
**that God is no respecter of persons--**Not, "I see there is no capricious favoritism with God," for Peter would never imagine such a thing; but (as the next clause shows), "I see that God has respect only to personal character and state in the acceptance of men, national and ecclesiastical distinctions being of no account."
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Acts. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Acts 13:37 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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