33. he has done for us, their children. He has raised up Jesus. This is what is written in the second Psalm. It says, " 'You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.' (Psalm 2:7)
34. God raised Jesus from the dead. He will never rot in the grave. This is what is written in Scripture. It says, " 'Holy and sure blessings were promised to David. I will give them to you.' (Isaiah 55:3)
35. In another place it says, " 'You will not let your Holy One rot away.' (Psalm 16:10)
36. "David carried out God's purpose while he lived. Then he died. He was buried with his people. His body rotted away.
37. But the One whom God raised from the dead did not rot away.
38. "My brothers, here is what I want you to know. I announce to you that your sins can be forgiven because of what Jesus has done.
39. Through him everyone who believes is made right with God. Moses' law could not make you right in God's eyes.
40. Be careful! Don't let what the prophets spoke about happen to you. They said,
41. " 'Look, you who make fun of the truth! Wonder and die! I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe. You wouldn't believe it even if someone told you.' " (Habakkuk 1:5)
42. Paul and Barnabas started to leave the synagogue. The people invited them to say more about these things on the next Sabbath day.
43. The people were told they could leave the service. Many Jews followed Paul and Barnabas. Many non-Jews who faithfully worshiped the God of the Jews did the same. Paul and Barnabas talked with them. They tried to get them to keep living in God's grace.
44. On the next Sabbath day, almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.
45. When the Jews saw the crowds, they became very jealous. They said evil things against what Paul was saying.