Acts 2:31 cpdv — Foreseeing this, he was speaking about the Resurrection of the Christ. For he was neither left behind in Hell, nor did…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Foreseeing this, he was speaking about the Resurrection of the Christ. For he was neither left behind in Hell, nor did his flesh see corruption. "

— Acts 2:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 2 — Context

28

You have made known to me the ways of life. You will completely fill me with happiness by your presence.’

29

Noble brothers, permit me to speak freely to you about the Patriarch David: for he passed away and was buried, and his sepulcher is with us, even to this very day.

30

Therefore, he was a prophet, for he knew that God had sworn an oath to him about the fruit of his loins, about the One who would sit upon his throne.

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Foreseeing this, he was speaking about the Resurrection of the Christ. For he was neither left behind in Hell, nor did his flesh see corruption.

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This Jesus, God raised up again, and of this we are all witnesses.

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Therefore, being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the Promise of the Holy Spirit, he poured this out, just as you now see and hear.

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For David did not ascend into heaven. But he himself said: ‘The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand,

Acts 2:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:31 say?
Acts 2:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Foreseeing this, he was speaking about the Resurrection of the Christ. For he was neither left behind in Hell, nor did his flesh see corruption. ”
Where is Acts 2:31 in the Bible?
Acts 2:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 31.
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 2:31.
What translation should I read Acts 2:31 in?
Acts 2:31 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 2:31?
Acts 2:31 reads (CPDV): “Foreseeing this, he was speaking about the Resurrection of the Christ. For he was neither left behind in Hell, nor did his flesh see corruption. ” 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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