Acts 13:23
New International Version
“From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.

New Living Translation
“And it is one of King David’s descendants, Jesus, who is God’s promised Savior of Israel!

English Standard Version
Of this man’s offspring God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised.

Berean Standard Bible
From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.

Berean Literal Bible
Of the seed of this man, according to promise, God raised up to Israel the Savior, Jesus--

King James Bible
Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

New King James Version
From this man’s seed, according to the promise, God raised up for Israel a Savior—Jesus—

New American Standard Bible
From the descendants of this man, according to promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus,

NASB 1995
“From the descendants of this man, according to promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus,

NASB 1977
“From the offspring of this man, according to promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus,

Legacy Standard Bible
From the seed of this man, according to promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus,

Amplified Bible
From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel a Savior, [in the person of] Jesus, according to His promise.

Christian Standard Bible
“From this man’s descendants, as he promised, God brought to Israel the Savior, Jesus.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
From this man’s descendants, according to the promise, God brought the Savior, Jesus, to Israel.

American Standard Version
Of this man's seed hath God according to promise brought unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus;

Contemporary English Version
God promised that someone from David's family would come to save the people of Israel, and this one is Jesus.

English Revised Version
Of this man's seed hath God according to promise brought unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"God had the Savior, Jesus, come to Israel from David's descendants, as he had promised.

Good News Translation
It was Jesus, a descendant of David, whom God made the Savior of the people of Israel, as he had promised.

International Standard Version
It was from this man's descendants that God, as he promised, brought to Israel a Savior, who is Jesus.

Majority Standard Bible
From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel salvation, as He promised.

NET Bible
From the descendants of this man God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, just as he promised.

New Heart English Bible
From this man's offspring, according to his promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus,

Webster's Bible Translation
Of this man's offspring hath God, according to his promise, raised up to Israel a Savior, Jesus:

Weymouth New Testament
"It is from among David's descendants that God, in fulfilment of His promise, has raised up a Saviour for Israel, even Jesus.

World English Bible
From this man’s offspring, God has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Of this one’s seed, God, according to promise, raised to Israel a Savior—Jesus,

Berean Literal Bible
Of the seed of this man, according to promise, God raised up to Israel the Savior, Jesus--

Young's Literal Translation
'Of this one's seed God, according to promise, did raise to Israel a Saviour -- Jesus,

Smith's Literal Translation
From the seed of this has God according to promise raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of this man's seed God according to his promise, hath raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

Catholic Public Domain Version
From his offspring, according to the Promise, God has brought Jesus the Savior to Israel.

New American Bible
From this man’s descendants God, according to his promise, has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus.

New Revised Standard Version
Of this man’s posterity God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Of this man’s seed God has, according to his promise, raised to Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
From the seed of this man God raised up to Israel, according to what was promised, Yeshua The Savior.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
From the posterity of this man, God, according to his promise, raised up for Israel a Savior, Jesus;

Godbey New Testament
From whose seed according to the promise he led forth Jesus, the Savior, to Israel:

Haweis New Testament
From this man’s seed according to the promise hath God raised up to Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

Mace New Testament
it is of his posterity that God, pursuant to his promise, has rais'd up Jesus to be the saviour of Israel.

Weymouth New Testament
"It is from among David's descendants that God, in fulfilment of His promise, has raised up a Saviour for Israel, even Jesus.

Worrell New Testament
From the seed of this one, God, according to promise, brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus;

Worsley New Testament
Of this man's seed, according to the promise, hath God raised up to Israel Jesus the Saviour:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
In Pisidian Antioch
22After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ 23From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. 24Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.…

Cross References
Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Luke 3:31
the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

John 7:42
Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”

Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

Psalm 132:11
The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

2 Timothy 2:8
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by my gospel,

Matthew 22:42-45
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ...

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.


Treasury of Scripture

Of this man's seed has God according to his promise raised to Israel a Savior, Jesus:

this.

Acts 2:30
Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

2 Samuel 7:12
And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

Psalm 89:35-37
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David…

raised.

Acts 2:32-36
This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses…

Acts 3:26
Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

Acts 4:12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

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Acts 13
1. Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.
6. Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer.
13. Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ.
42. The Gentiles believe;
44. but the Jews talked abusively against Paul,
46. whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe.
50. The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium.














From the descendants of this man
This phrase refers to the lineage of David, a central figure in Jewish history. The Greek word for "descendants" is "σπέρμα" (sperma), meaning seed or offspring. This highlights the fulfillment of God's covenant with David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, where God promises that David's throne will be established forever. Archaeological findings, such as ancient inscriptions and genealogical records, affirm the historical existence of David's lineage, underscoring the continuity of God's promises through generations.

God has brought to Israel
The Greek word for "brought" is "ἤγαγεν" (ēgagen), which implies leading or bringing forth with purpose. This emphasizes God's active role in salvation history, orchestrating events to fulfill His divine plan. The phrase "to Israel" signifies the initial focus of God's redemptive work, aligning with the Old Testament prophecies that the Messiah would come from and for the people of Israel. This reflects God's faithfulness to His chosen people, as seen throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.

the Savior Jesus
The term "Savior" in Greek is "σωτῆρα" (sōtēra), denoting one who delivers or rescues. This title for Jesus encapsulates His mission to save humanity from sin and death. The name "Jesus" itself, derived from the Hebrew "Yeshua," means "The Lord is salvation." This highlights the fulfillment of messianic prophecies, such as Isaiah 53, which foretold a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many. The historical context of Roman occupation and Jewish expectation of a political deliverer contrasts with Jesus' spiritual salvation, offering a deeper understanding of His role as Savior.

as He promised
The phrase "as He promised" underscores the reliability and faithfulness of God. The Greek word "ἐπηγγείλατο" (epēngeilato) means to announce or proclaim a promise. This reflects the numerous Old Testament prophecies regarding the coming Messiah, such as those found in Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Micah. God's promises are not only declarations but are woven into the fabric of history, demonstrating His sovereignty and commitment to His word. This assurance of God's promises provides hope and confidence for believers, affirming that what God has spoken, He will bring to pass.

(23) Raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus.--It is, of course, probable that the names of Jesus and of John were not utterly unknown, even in those remote regions of Pisidia. No Jew could have gone up to keep a feast at Jerusalem for some years past without having heard something of the one or of the other. St. Paul's tone is clearly that of one who assumes that their story is already vaguely known, and who comes to offer knowledge of greater clearness.

Verse 23. - Promise for his promise, A.V.; brought for raised, A.V. and T.R. (comp. Isaiah 48:15; Hebrews 1:6). This verse leads to the great announcement which Paul had to make of the next great step in God's dealings with Israel, for which the pro- ceding ones of the redemption from Egyptian bondage, and the kingdom of David, were preparatory, viz. the actual coming of the Son of David, the Messiah, to save his people Israel.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
From
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

descendants
σπέρματος (spermatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4690: From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant.

of this [man],
Τούτου (Toutou)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

has brought
ἤγαγεν (ēgagen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 71: A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce.

to Israel
Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2474: Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.

[the] Savior
Σωτῆρα (Sōtēra)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4990: A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ.

Jesus,
Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

as
κατ’ (kat’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

He promised.
ἐπαγγελίαν (epangelian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1860: A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.


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