Acts 2:26
What does Acts 2:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 2:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 2:26 means
Continuing the quotation from David, this verse highlights the psalmist's joy and hope rooted in God's promise. The gladness of heart, rejoicing tongue, and the hope that 'my flesh also shall dwell in hope' speaks of a confidence that extends beyond mere earthly life. Peter uses these words to foreshadow the ultimate hope found in resurrection – a hope fully realized in Jesus, who conquered death for all who believe.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; Moreover my flesh also shall dwell in hope:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; Moreover my flesh also shall dwell in hope:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And for this cause my heart was glad and my tongue full of joy, and my flesh will be resting in hope:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862because of this was my heart cheered, and my tongue was glad, and yet--my flesh also shall rest on hope,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For this my heart hath been glad, and my tongue hath rejoiced: moreover my flesh also shall rest in hope.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Therefore has my heart rejoiced and my tongue exulted; yea more, my flesh also shall dwell in hope,
Context
This verse continues the quotation from David's psalm, outlining the psalmist's joy and hope. These words reinforce the idea of a life sustained beyond earthly existence, building toward the crucial declaration in the next verse that God would not abandon 'His Holy One' to the grave, which Peter will then directly apply to Jesus.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 71:23
My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
- Psalms 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;
- Psalms 30:11
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
- Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall dwell in safety.
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