Acts 2:34 akjv — For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he says himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,

American King James Version

"For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he says himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, "

— Acts 2:34, American King James Version

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Acts 2 — Context

31

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

32

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

33

Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he has shed forth this, which you now see and hear.

34

For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he says himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,

35

Until I make your foes your footstool.

36

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made the same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ. ¶

37

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brothers, what shall we do?

Acts 2:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:34 say?
Acts 2:34 in the American King James Version reads: “For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he says himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, ”
Where is Acts 2:34 in the Bible?
Acts 2:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 34.
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 2:34.
What translation should I read Acts 2:34 in?
Acts 2:34 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 2:34?
Acts 2:34 reads (AKJV): “For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he says himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, ” 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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