Acts 2:28 akjv — You have made known to me the ways of life; you shall make me full of joy with your countenance.

American King James Version

"You have made known to me the ways of life; you shall make me full of joy with your countenance. "

— Acts 2:28, American King James Version

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Acts 2 — Context

25

For David speaks concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

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Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

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Because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption.

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You have made known to me the ways of life; you shall make me full of joy with your countenance.

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Men and brothers, let me freely speak to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us to this day.

30

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

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He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

Acts 2:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:28 say?
Acts 2:28 in the American King James Version reads: “You have made known to me the ways of life; you shall make me full of joy with your countenance. ”
Where is Acts 2:28 in the Bible?
Acts 2:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 28.
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 2:28.
What translation should I read Acts 2:28 in?
Acts 2:28 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 2:28?
Acts 2:28 reads (AKJV): “You have made known to me the ways of life; you shall make me full of joy with your countenance. ” 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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