Acts 13:37 bbe — But he, who was lifted up by God, did not see destruction.

Bible in Basic English

"But he, who was lifted up by God, did not see destruction."

— Acts 13:37, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 13 — Context

34

And about his coming back from the dead, never again to go to destruction, he has said these words, I will give you the holy and certain mercies of David.

35

Because he says in another Psalm, You will not let your Holy One see destruction.

36

Now David, having done God's work for his generation, went to sleep, and was put with his fathers, and his body came to destruction:

37

But he, who was lifted up by God, did not see destruction.

38

And so, let it be clear to you, my brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is offered to you:

39

And through him everyone who has faith is made free from all those things, from which the law of Moses was not able to make you free.

40

So take care that these words of the prophets do not come true for you;

Acts 13:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:37 say?
Acts 13:37 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But he, who was lifted up by God, did not see destruction.”
Where is Acts 13:37 in the Bible?
Acts 13:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 37.
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 13:37.
What translation should I read Acts 13:37 in?
Acts 13:37 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 13:37?
Acts 13:37 reads (BBE): “But he, who was lifted up by God, did not see destruction.” 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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