God's Word Translation

Acts 2:31-36 God's Word Translation (GW)

31. David knew that the Messiah would come back to life, and he spoke about that before it ever happened. He said that the Messiah wouldn’t be left in the grave and that his body wouldn’t decay.

32. “God brought this man Jesus back to life. We are all witnesses to that.

33. God used his power to give Jesus the highest position. Jesus has also received and has poured out the Holy Spirit as the Father had promised, and this is what you’re seeing and hearing.

34. David didn’t go up to heaven, but he said,‘The Lord said to my Lord,“Take my highest position of power

35. until I put your enemies under your control.” ’

36. “All the people of Israel should know beyond a doubt that God made Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”