Acts 2:29 bbe — My brothers, I may say to you openly that David came to his death, and was put in the earth, and his resting-place is w…

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"My brothers, I may say to you openly that David came to his death, and was put in the earth, and his resting-place is with us today."

— Acts 2:29, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 2 — Context

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And for this cause my heart was glad and my tongue full of joy, and my flesh will be resting in hope:

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For you will not let my soul be in hell and you will not give up your Holy One to destruction.

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You have made me see the ways of life; I will be full of joy when I see your face.

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My brothers, I may say to you openly that David came to his death, and was put in the earth, and his resting-place is with us today.

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But being a prophet, and having in mind the oath which God had given to him, that of the fruit of his body one would take his place as a king,

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He, having knowledge of the future, was talking of the coming again of Christ from the dead, that he was not kept in hell and his body did not see destruction.

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This Jesus God has given back to life, of which we all are witnesses.

Acts 2:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:29 say?
Acts 2:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My brothers, I may say to you openly that David came to his death, and was put in the earth, and his resting-place is with us today.”
Where is Acts 2:29 in the Bible?
Acts 2:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 29.
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 2:29.
What translation should I read Acts 2:29 in?
Acts 2:29 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 2:29?
Acts 2:29 reads (BBE): “My brothers, I may say to you openly that David came to his death, and was put in the earth, and his resting-place is with us today.” 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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