Acts 2:35 net — until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’

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"until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’"

— Acts 2:35, NET Bible

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Acts 2 — Context

32

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

33

So then, exalted to the right hand of God, and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he has poured out what you both see and hear.

34

For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says,‘The Lord said to my lord,“Sit at my right hand

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until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’

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Therefore let all the house of Israel know beyond a doubt that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ.”

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The Response to Peter’s Address Now when they heard this, they were acutely distressed and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles,“What should we do, brothers?”

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Peter said to them,“Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:35 say?
Acts 2:35 in the NET Bible reads: “until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’”
Where is Acts 2:35 in the Bible?
Acts 2:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 35.
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 2:35.
What translation should I read Acts 2:35 in?
Acts 2:35 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 2:35?
Acts 2:35 reads (NET): “until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’” 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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