Acts 2:27 net — because you will not leave my soul in Hades, nor permit your Holy One to experience decay.

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"because you will not leave my soul in Hades, nor permit your Holy One to experience decay."

— Acts 2:27, NET Bible

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Acts 2 — Context

24

But God raised him up, having released him from the pains of death, because it was not possible for him to be held in its power.

25

For David says about him,‘I saw the Lord always in front of me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken.

26

Therefore my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced; my body also will live in hope,

27

because you will not leave my soul in Hades, nor permit your Holy One to experience decay.

28

You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of joy with your presence.’

29

“Brothers, I can speak confidently to you about our forefather David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

30

So then, because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat one of his descendants on his throne,

Acts 2:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:27 say?
Acts 2:27 in the NET Bible reads: “because you will not leave my soul in Hades, nor permit your Holy One to experience decay.”
Where is Acts 2:27 in the Bible?
Acts 2:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 27.
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 2:27.
What translation should I read Acts 2:27 in?
Acts 2:27 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 2:27?
Acts 2:27 reads (NET): “because you will not leave my soul in Hades, nor permit your Holy One to experience decay.” 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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