Acts 2:30 - Easy To Read Version30 David was a prophet {\cf2\super [33]} and knew something God said. God promised David that he would make a person from David’s family to be a king like David. {\cf2\super [34]} Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176930 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; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition30 Being however a prophet, and knowing that God had sealed to him with an oath that He would set one of his descendants on his throne, [II Sam. 7:12-16; Ps. 132:11.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)30 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; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible30 Because he was a prophet, he knew that God promised him with a solemn pledge to seat one of his descendants on his throne. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version30 Therefore, he was a prophet, for he knew that God had sworn an oath to him about the fruit of his loins, about the One who would sit upon his throne. Ver Capítulo |
God wanted to prove that his promise was true. God wanted to prove this to those people who would get what he promised. God wanted those people to understand clearly that his purposes (plans) never change. So God said something would happen, and he proved what he said by also making a vow (promise).