36. David did God’s will during his lifetime. Then he died and was buried with his fathers. And his body did rot in the grave!
37. But the One God raised from death did not rot in the grave.
38-39. Brothers, you must understand what we are telling you: You can have forgiveness of your sins through Jesus. The law of Moses could not free you from your sins. But everyone who believes is free from all sins through him.
40. Be careful! Don’t let what the prophets said happen to you:
41. ‘Listen, you people who doubt!You can wonder, and then die.I will do something in your lifetime that will amaze you.You won’t believe it even when you are told about it!’” Habakkuk 1:5
42. While Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people asked them to tell them more about these things on the next Sabbath.
43. After the meeting, many Jews followed Paul and Barnabas from that place. With the Jews there were many who had changed to the Jewish religion and worshiped God. Paul and Barnabas were persuading them to continue trusting in God’s kindness.