Acts 13:33 net — that this promise God has fulfilled to us, their children, by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second psalm,…

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"that this promise God has fulfilled to us, their children, by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second psalm,‘You are my Son; today I have fathered you.’"

— Acts 13:33, NET Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

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But God raised him from the dead,

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and for many days he appeared to those who had accompanied him from Galilee to Jerusalem. These are now his witnesses to the people.

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And we proclaim to you the good news about the promise to our ancestors,

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that this promise God has fulfilled to us, their children, by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second psalm,‘You are my Son; today I have fathered you.’

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But regarding the fact that he has raised Jesus from the dead, never again to be in a state of decay, God has spoken in this way:‘I will give you the holy and trustworthy promises made to David.’

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Therefore he also says in another psalm,‘You will not permit your Holy One to experience decay.’

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For David, after he had served God’s purpose in his own generation, died, was buried with his ancestors, and experienced decay,

Acts 13:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:33 say?
Acts 13:33 in the NET Bible reads: “that this promise God has fulfilled to us, their children, by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second psalm,‘You are my Son; today I have fathered you.’”
Where is Acts 13:33 in the Bible?
Acts 13:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 33.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 13:33.
What translation should I read Acts 13:33 in?
Acts 13:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 13:33?
Acts 13:33 reads (NET): “that this promise God has fulfilled to us, their children, by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second psalm,‘You are my Son; today I have fathered you.’” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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