Parallel Verses
NET Bible
So then, because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat one of his descendants on his throne,
New American Standard Bible
And so, because he was
King James Version
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
Holman Bible
Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn an oath to him to seat one of his descendants
International Standard Version
Therefore, since he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him with an oath to put one of his descendants on his throne,
A Conservative Version
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, to raise the Christ from the fruit of his loins according to flesh to sit upon his throne.
American Standard Version
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins he would set one upon his throne;
Amplified
And so, being a prophet and knowing fully that God had sworn to him with an oath that He would seat one of his descendants on his throne,
An Understandable Version
Since he was a prophet and knew that God had pledged His word that one of his [i.e., David's] descendants would sit on his throne [as king];
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that he would cause one from the fruit of his loins to sit on his throne;
Bible in Basic English
But being a prophet, and having in mind the oath which God had given to him, that of the fruit of his body one would take his place as a king,
Common New Testament
And so, because he was a prophet, and knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne,
Daniel Mace New Testament
that, as he was a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him, to place the fruit of his loins upon his throne: foreseeing this,
Darby Translation
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, of the fruit of his loins to set upon his throne;
Godbey New Testament
Therefore being a prophet and knowing that God swore with an oath, that from the fruit of his loins One should sit upon the throne;
Goodspeed New Testament
But as he was a prophet, and knew that God had promised him with an oath that he would put one of his descendants upon his throne,
John Wesley New Testament
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, That of the fruit of his loins one should sit on his throne,
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God swore with an oath to him, of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, to raise up Christ to sit upon his throne:
King James 2000
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of his descendants, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore, [because he] was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat {one of his descendants} on his throne,
Modern King James verseion
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, He would raise up Christ to sit upon his throne,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore seeing he was a prophet, and knew that God had sworn with an oath to him, that the fruit of his loins should sit on his seat - in that Christ should rise again in the flesh -
Moffatt New Testament
(He was a prophet; he knew God had sworn an oath to him that he would seat one of his descendants on his throne;
Montgomery New Testament
"Because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath that of the fruit of his loins he would set one on his throne,
New Heart English Bible
Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that one of his descendants would sit on his throne,
Noyes New Testament
Being then a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath that he would set one sprung from his loins upon his throne,
Sawyer New Testament
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God swore with an oath to him to set a descendant of his on his throne,
The Emphasized Bible
Being then, a prophet, and knowing that, with an oath, God had sworn unto him, of the fruit of his loins, to seat on his throne,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah to sit upon his throne;
Twentieth Century New Testament
David, then, Prophet as he was, knowing that God 'had solemnly sworn to him to set one of his descendants upon his throne,' looked into the future,
Webster
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that from the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
Weymouth New Testament
Being a Prophet, however, and knowing that God had solemnly sworn to him to seat a descendant of his upon his throne,
Williams New Testament
So, as he was a prophet and knew that God with an oath had promised to put one of his descendants on his throne,
World English Bible
Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne,
Worrell New Testament
being, therefore, a prophet, and knowing that with an oath God swore to him, that out of the fruit of his loins One should sit on his throne;
Worsley New Testament
Therefore being a prophet; and knowing that God had sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up the Messiah, to sit on his throne;
Youngs Literal Translation
a prophet, therefore, being, and knowing that with an oath God did swear to him, out of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, to raise up the Christ, to sit upon his throne,
Themes
David » King of israel » David as prophet
David » King of israel » Death of
Faith » Instances of » In believing God's promise, that his kingdom would be a perpetual kingdom
Orator » Instances of » Apostles
Peter » Preaches on pentecost day
Preaching » Effective » By peter and other apostles
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » David
Select readings » Peter on the day of pentecost
Religious zeal » Instances of » Peter
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Topics
Interlinear
Eido
Hoti
ὀμνύω
Omnuo
Usage: 15
Anistemi
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 2:30
Prayers for Acts 2:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
Peter's Sermon On The Day Of Pentecost
29 "Brothers, I can speak confidently to you about our forefather David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30 So then, because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat one of his descendants on his throne, 31 David by foreseeing this spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was neither abandoned to Hades, nor did his body experience decay.
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:2
The Lord's spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.
2 Samuel 7:11-16
and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. Instead, I will give you relief from all your enemies. The Lord declares to you that he himself will build a dynastic house for you.
1 Chronicles 17:11-15
When the time comes for you to die, I will raise up your descendant, one of your own sons, to succeed you, and I will establish his kingdom.
Psalm 2:6-12
"I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill."
Psalm 72:1-19
For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king's son the ability to make fair decisions!
Psalm 89:3-4
The Lord said, "I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant:
Psalm 89:19-37
Then you spoke through a vision to your faithful followers and said: "I have energized a warrior; I have raised up a young man from the people.
Psalm 110:1-5
A psalm of David. Here is the Lord's proclamation to my lord: "Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!"
Psalm 132:11-18
The Lord made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said, "I will place one of your descendants on your throne.
Isaiah 7:14
For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this young woman is about to conceive and will give birth to a son. You, young woman, will name him Immanuel.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Extraordinary Strategist, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
"I, the Lord, promise that a new time will certainly come when I will raise up for them a righteous branch, a descendant of David. He will rule over them with wisdom and understanding and will do what is just and right in the land.
Jeremiah 33:14-15
"I, the Lord, affirm: 'The time will certainly come when I will fulfill my gracious promise concerning the nations of Israel and Judah.
Amos 9:11-12
"In that day I will rebuild the collapsing hut of David. I will seal its gaps, repair its ruins, and restore it to what it was like in days gone by.
Micah 5:2
As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah -- from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.
Matthew 22:43
He said to them, "How then does David by the Spirit call him 'Lord,' saying,
Matthew 27:35
When they had crucified him, they divided his clothes by throwing dice.
Mark 12:36
David himself, by the Holy Spirit, said, 'The Lord said to my lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet."'
Luke 1:31-33
Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.
Luke 1:69-70
For he has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David,
Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:
Luke 24:44
Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled."
John 18:36-37
Jesus replied, "My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my servants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish authorities. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here."
Acts 1:16
"Brothers, the scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through David concerning Judas -- who became the guide for those who arrested Jesus --
Romans 1:3
concerning his Son who was a descendant of David with reference to the flesh,
Romans 15:12
And again Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse will come, and the one who rises to rule over the Gentiles, in him will the Gentiles hope."
2 Timothy 2:8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,
Hebrews 3:7
Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, "Oh, that today you would listen as he speaks!
Hebrews 4:7
So God again ordains a certain day, "Today," speaking through David after so long a time, as in the words quoted before, "O, that today you would listen as he speaks! Do not harden your hearts."
Hebrews 6:17
In the same way God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, and so he intervened with an oath,
Hebrews 7:1-2
Now this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him.
Hebrews 7:21
but Jesus did so with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever'" --
2 Peter 1:21
for no prophecy was ever borne of human impulse; rather, men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
Revelation 17:14
They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."
Revelation 19:16
He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."