Acts 2:29 kjva — Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulch…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day."

— Acts 2:29, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 2 — Context

26

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

27

Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

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Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

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

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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 spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

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This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

Acts 2:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:29 say?
Acts 2:29 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.”
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 (KJVA): “Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.” 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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