Acts 13:37

"For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, was laid with his fathers, and saw decay."

Key Reflection

In this passage, Paul emphasizes that David, like all humans, experienced death. By stating that David "fell asleep" and "saw decay," Paul underscores the temporary nature of physical life and points to the fulfillment of God's purpose in David’s lifetime before his natural end. This serves to contrast with the eternal promise through Christ, highlighting the mortality of even faithful figures like David.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 37. But he, whom God raised again. The Lord Jesus. Saw no corruption. Was raised without undergoing the usual change that succeeds death. As David had returned to corruption, and the Lord Jesus had not, it followed that this passage in Ps 16 referred to the Messiah. {a} "raised again" Ac 2:24 __________________________________________________________________

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