Acts 2:30 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

³⁰ 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],

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³⁰ 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;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³⁰ 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.]

American 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;

Common English Bible

³⁰ Because he was a prophet, he knew that God promised him with a solemn pledge to seat one of his descendants on his throne.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁰ 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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³⁰ Whereas therefore he was a prophet, and knew that God hath sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins one should sit upon his throne.

Acts 2:30 Cross References

Matthew 22:43

He said to them, “How is it [then] that David, by [inspiration of] the Holy Spirit, calls Him Lord? saying,

Matthew 27:35

And after they had crucified Him, the soldiers divided His clothing among themselves by gambling for them.

Mark 12:36

[It was] David himself [who] said by [inspiration of] the Holy Spirit [Psa. 110:1], ‘The Lord [i.e., God] said to my [i.e., David’s] Lord [i.e., Jesus], sit at my right side until I make your enemies the footrest [i.e., in subjection] under your feet.’

Luke 24:44

Then Jesus said to the apostles, “These are the words that I told you while I was still with you, [when I said] that everything written in the Law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms about me needed to be fulfilled.”

Acts 1:16

[He said], “Brothers, it was necessary that the Scriptures be fulfilled which the Holy Spirit spoke through King David about Judas, who guided the soldiers who came to arrest Jesus.

Romans 1:3

It was about His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born as a physical descendant of King David.

Romans 15:12

And again, Isaiah says [ 11:10], “A root [i.e., a descendant] from Jesse will appear [i.e., Christ], and He will rise up to rule over the nations, and the Gentiles will place their hope in Him.”

2 Timothy 2:8

[In the face of trouble] remember Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, who was raised from the dead according to my Gospel,

Hebrews 1:1

In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways,

Hebrews 3:7

So, even as the Holy Spirit said [Psa. 95:7-11], “Today, if you hear His [i.e., God’s] voice,

Hebrews 4:7

God again identified a certain day, [calling it] “Today,” in David’s [writings], a long time later (just as it was referred to above) [Psa. 95:7-8], “Today, if you hear His [i.e., God’s] voice, do not have a stubborn heart.”

Hebrews 6:17

Since God wanted to show conclusively to those who would inherit the promise [i.e., Abraham and all of his spiritual descendants], how unchangeable His purpose was, He confirmed it with an oath.

Hebrews 7:21

(for [Levitical] priests were appointed without [God] taking [such] an oath, but Christ was appointed with an oath by God when He said to Him [Psa. 110:4], “The Lord made a vow and will not change His mind [when He said], ‘You are a priest forever’).”

2 Peter 1:21

For prophecy was never produced by the will of man, but people spoke from God, as they were carried along [i.e., inspired] by the Holy Spirit.

Revelation 17:14

These kings and the beast will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is the Lord of lords and the King of kings. And those who are called and chosen [by God], and who are faithful [to Him will share the victory] with the Lamb.”

Revelation 19:16

And on His robe and His thigh was written the name, “King of kings, and Lord of lords.”