Acts 2:25
What does Acts 2:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 2:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 2:25 means
Peter now turns to the Old Testament, quoting Psalm 16 from King David to prove the resurrection of Christ. David's words express his unwavering trust in God's presence and protection, affirming that God is always near. This quote introduces the key idea that God would not allow His Holy One to remain in death's grasp, laying the groundwork for Peter's application of this prophetic psalm directly to Jesus.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For David saith concerning him, I beheld the Lord always before my face; For he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
KJV
King James Version · 1611For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For David saith concerning him, I beheld the Lord always before my face; For he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For David said of him, I saw the Lord before my face at all times, for he is at my right hand, so that I may not be moved:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862for David saith in regard to him: I foresaw the Lord always before me--because He is on my right hand--that I may not be moved;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For David saith concerning him: I foresaw the Lord before my face: because he is at my right hand, that I may not be moved.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890for David says as to him, I foresaw the Lord continually before me, because he is at my right hand that I may not be moved.
Context
After declaring Jesus' resurrection, Peter begins to provide scriptural evidence from the Old Testament. This verse introduces a quote from King David, laying the groundwork for an argument that David's words prophetically referred to Christ and not himself, as Peter further explains in the verses that follow.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 73:23
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden my right hand.
- Psalms 30:6
As for me, I said in my prosperity, I shall never be moved.
- John 16:32
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
- Acts 2:29
Brethren, I may say unto you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us unto this day.
- Psalms 62:6
He only is my rock and my salvation: He ismy high tower; I shall not be moved.
- Psalms 62:2
He only is my rock and my salvation: He ismy high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
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