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But he whom God raised up saw no decay.

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The Prophecy's True Subject

Commentators unanimously explain that Paul's key argument is a contrast. While King David died and his body decayed ('saw corruption'), Jesus was resurrected by God before His body could decay. This proves that David's prophecy in Psalm 16:10, 'You will not let your Holy One see decay,' was not about himself but was pointing forward to his ultimate descendant, the Messiah.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Acts 13:37

18th Century

Theologian

But he, whom God raised again. The Lord Jesus.

Saw no corruption. Was raised without undergoing the usual change that succe…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Acts 13:32–37

19th Century

Preacher

And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children,…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Acts 13:37

To support this four-point confession and to demonstrate the fulfillment of what God has promised, Paul cites three OT passages fraught with messia…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Acts 13:37

17th Century

Pastor

But he whom God raised again
The Vulgate Latin version adds, "from the dead"; meaning the Lord Jesus Christ, who was…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Acts 13:32–37

17th Century

Minister

The resurrection of Christ was the great proof of His being the Son of God. It was not possible that He should be held by death, because He was the…