Acts 2:26 web — Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope;

World English Bible

"Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope;"

— Acts 2:26, World English Bible

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Acts 2 — Context

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him, being delivered up by the determined counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by the hand of lawless men, crucified and killed;

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whom God raised up, having freed him from the agony of death, because it was not possible that he should be held by it.

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For David says concerning him, 'I saw the Lord always before my face, For he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved.

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Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell in hope;

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because you will not leave my soul in Hades, neither will you allow your Holy One to see decay.

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You made known to me the ways of life. You will make me full of gladness with your presence.'

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"Brothers, I may tell you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

Acts 2:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:26 say?
Acts 2:26 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell 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 (WEB): “Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced. Moreover my flesh also will dwell 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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