36. David served God’s purpose in his own generation, then he died and was buried with his ancestors. He experienced death’s decay,
37. but the one whom God has raised up didn’t experience death’s decay.
38. "Therefore, brothers and sisters, know this: Through Jesus we proclaim forgiveness of sins to you. From all those sins from which you couldn’t be put in right relationship with God through Moses’ Law,
39. through Jesus everyone who believes is put in right relationship with God.
40. Take care that the prophets’ words don’t apply to you: