Acts 2:34 asv — For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

American Standard Version

"For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, "

— Acts 2:34, American Standard Version

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Acts 2 — Context

31

he foreseeing this spake of the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was he left unto Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.

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This Jesus did God raise up, whereof we all are witnesses.

33

Being therefore by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath poured forth this, which ye see and hear.

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For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

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Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.

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Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified.

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Now when they heardthis, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?

Acts 2:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:34 say?
Acts 2:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou 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 (ASV): “For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou 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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