Acts 2:26 cpdv — Because of this, my heart has rejoiced, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, my flesh shall also rest in hope.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Because of this, my heart has rejoiced, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, my flesh shall also rest in hope. "

— Acts 2:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 2 — Context

23

This man, under the definitive plan and foreknowledge of God, was delivered by the hands of the unjust, afflicted, and put to death.

24

And he whom God has raised up has broken the sorrows of Hell, for certainly it was impossible for him to be held by it.

25

For David said about him: ‘I foresaw the Lord always in my sight, for he is at my right hand, so that I may not be moved.

26

Because of this, my heart has rejoiced, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, my flesh shall also rest in hope.

27

For you will not abandon my soul to Hell, nor will you allow your Holy One to see corruption.

28

You have made known to me the ways of life. You will completely fill me with happiness by your presence.’

29

Noble brothers, permit me to speak freely to you about the Patriarch David: for he passed away and was buried, and his sepulcher is with us, even to this very day.

Acts 2:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:26 say?
Acts 2:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Because of this, my heart has rejoiced, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, my flesh shall also rest in hope. ”
Where is Acts 2:26 in the Bible?
Acts 2:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 26.
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 2:26.
What translation should I read Acts 2:26 in?
Acts 2:26 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 2:26?
Acts 2:26 reads (CPDV): “Because of this, my heart has rejoiced, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, my flesh shall also rest in hope. ” 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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