Acts 13:36 asv — For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers, an…

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"For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: "

— Acts 13:36, American Standard Version

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Acts 13 — Context

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that God hath fulfilled the same unto our children, in that he raised up Jesus; as also it is written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

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And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he hath spoken on this wise, I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.

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Because he saith also in another psalm, Thou wilt not give thy Holy One to see corruption.

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For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

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but he whom God raised up saw no corruption.

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Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins:

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and by him every one that believeth is justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

Acts 13:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:36 say?
Acts 13:36 in the American Standard Version reads: “For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: ”
Where is Acts 13:36 in the Bible?
Acts 13:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 36.
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 13:36.
What translation should I read Acts 13:36 in?
Acts 13:36 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 13:36?
Acts 13:36 reads (ASV): “For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: ” 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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