Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. New Living Translation “Dear brothers, think about this! You can be sure that the patriarch David wasn’t referring to himself, for he died and was buried, and his tomb is still here among us. English Standard Version “Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Berean Standard Bible Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Berean Literal Bible Men, brothers, it is permitted me to speak with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that both he died and was buried, and his tomb is among us unto this day, King James Bible Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. New King James Version “Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. New American Standard Bible “Brothers, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. NASB 1995 “Brethren, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. NASB 1977 “Brethren, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Legacy Standard Bible “Men, brothers, I may confidently say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Amplified Bible “Brothers, I may confidently and freely say to you regarding the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Christian Standard Bible “Brothers and sisters, I can confidently speak to you about the patriarch David: He is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Holman Christian Standard Bible Brothers, I can confidently speak to you about the patriarch David: He is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. American Standard Version Brethren, I may say unto you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us unto this day. Contemporary English Version My friends, it is right for me to speak to you about our ancestor David. He died and was buried, and his tomb is still here. English Revised Version Brethren, I may say unto you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us unto this day. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Brothers, I can tell you confidently that our ancestor David died and was buried and that his tomb is here to this day. Good News Translation "My friends, I must speak to you plainly about our famous ancestor King David. He died and was buried, and his grave is here with us to this very day. International Standard Version "Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and that his tomb is among us to this day. Majority Standard Bible Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. NET Bible "Brothers, I can speak confidently to you about our forefather David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. New Heart English Bible "Brothers, I may tell you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Webster's Bible Translation Men, brethren, let me freely speak to you concerning the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us to this day. Weymouth New Testament "As to the patriarch David, I need hardly remind you, brethren, that he died and was buried, and that we still have his tomb among us. World English Bible “Brothers, I may tell you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMen, brothers! It is permitted to speak with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is among us to this day; Berean Literal Bible Men, brothers, it is permitted me to speak with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that both he died and was buried, and his tomb is among us unto this day, Young's Literal Translation 'Men, brethren! it is permitted to speak with freedom unto you concerning the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is among us unto this day; Smith's Literal Translation Men, brethren, it is permitted to speak with freedom of speech to you of the patriarch David, for he died and was buried, and his tomb is with us even till this day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYe men, brethren, let me freely speak to you of the patriarch David; that he died, and was buried; and his sepulchre is with us to this present day. Catholic Public Domain Version Noble brothers, permit me to speak freely to you about the Patriarch David: for he passed away and was buried, and his sepulcher is with us, even to this very day. New American Bible My brothers, one can confidently say to you about the patriarch David that he died and was buried, and his tomb is in our midst to this day. New Revised Standard Version “Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow men and brethren, permit me to speak to you openly concerning Patriarch David, who is dead and buried and whose sepulchre is with us to this day. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Men, brothers, it is permitted me to speak openly to you about the Chief Father, David, who died and also was buried, and his tomb is with us until today.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBrethren, I may say to you plainly of the patriarch David, that he died, and was buried, and his sepulcher is with us to this day. Godbey New Testament Men, brethren, it is lawful to speak to you with boldness concerning the patriarch David, because he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. Haweis New Testament Men and brethren, permit me to speak with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that he hath been both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us to this day. Mace New Testament men and brethren, let me with assurance tell you of the patriarch David, who died and was buried here, his sepulchre being with us to this day: Weymouth New Testament "As to the patriarch David, I need hardly remind you, brethren, that he died and was buried, and that we still have his tomb among us. Worrell New Testament "Brethren! It is permitted to speak to you freely concerning the patriarch David, that he both died, and was buried; and his tomb is among us till this day; Worsley New Testament Men and brethren, allow me to speak with freedom to you concerning the patriarch David, that he is dead and buried, and his sepulchre is among us to this day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Peter Preaches to the Crowd…28You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’ 29 Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.… Cross References 2 Samuel 7:12-16 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. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ... Psalm 16:10 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. 1 Kings 2:10 Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. 1 Chronicles 17:11-14 And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ... 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. 2 Samuel 23:5 Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire? Romans 1:3 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, 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 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!” 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?” Hebrews 1:5 For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”? Isaiah 9:7 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. 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. Ezekiel 34:23-24 I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken. Amos 9:11 “In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old, Treasury of Scripture Men and brothers, let me freely speak to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us to this day. let me. Acts 26:26 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. the patriarch. Acts 7:8,9 And he gave him the covenant of circumcision: and so Abraham begat Isaac, and circumcised him the eighth day; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat the twelve patriarchs… Hebrews 7:4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. David. Acts 13:36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: 1 Kings 2:10 So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. Jump to Previous Amongst Buried Confidently David Dead Death Died Earth Freedom Freely Hardly Monument Need Openly Patriarch Remind Resting-Place Sepulcher Sepulchre Speak Today TombJump to Next Amongst Buried Confidently David Dead Death Died Earth Freedom Freely Hardly Monument Need Openly Patriarch Remind Resting-Place Sepulcher Sepulchre Speak Today TombActs 2 1. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, 12. are admired by some, and derided by others; 14. whom Peter disproves; 37. he baptizes a great number who were converted; 41. who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; 43. the apostles working many miracles, 46. and God daily increasing his church. Brothers The term "Brothers" in this context is translated from the Greek word "ἀδελφοί" (adelphoi), which is often used in the New Testament to refer to fellow believers or members of the Christian community. This term signifies a familial bond among the early Christians, emphasizing unity and shared faith. In the historical context of Acts, Peter is addressing a Jewish audience, acknowledging their shared heritage and faith. This greeting sets a tone of camaraderie and mutual respect, inviting the listeners to engage with the message he is about to deliver. I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David is dead and buried and his tomb is with us to this day Of the patriarch David.--The word is used in its primary sense, as meaning the founder of a family or dynasty. In the New Testament it is applied also to Abraham (Hebrews 7:4) and the twelve sons of Jacob (Acts 7:8). In the Greek version of the Old Testament it is used only of the comparatively subordinate "chief of the fathers" in 1Chronicles 9:9; 1Chronicles 24:31, et al. His sepulchre is with us unto this day.--The king was buried in the city which bore his name (1Kings 2:10). Josephus relates that vast treasures were buried with him (Ant. vii. 15, ? 4), and that John Hyrcanus opened one of the chambers of the tomb, and took out three thousand talents to pay the tribute demanded by Antiochus the Pious (Ant. xiii. 8, ? 4). Herod the Great also opened it and found no money, but gold and silver vessels in abundance. The tradition was that he sought to penetrate into the inner vault, in which the bodies of David and Solomon were resting, and was deterred by a flame that issued from the recess (Ant. xvi. 7, ? 1). It is difficult to understand how such a treasure could have escaped the plunderer in all the sieges and sacks to which Jerusalem had been exposed; but it is possible that its fame as a holy place may have made it, like the temples at Delphi and Ephesus, a kind of bank of deposit, in which large treasures in coin or plate were left for safety, and many of these, in the common course of things, were never claimed, and gradually accumulated. The monuments now known as the "tombs of the kings" on the north side of the city, though identified by De Sauley with the sepulchres of the house of David, are of the Roman period, and are outside the walls. David and his successors were probably buried in a vault on the eastern hill, in the city of David (1Kings 2:10), within the range of the enclosure now known as the Haram Area. . . . Verse 29. - Brethren for men and brethren, A.V.; I may say unto you freely for let me freely speak unto you, A.V.; both died and was buried for is both dead and buried, A.V.; tomb for sepulcher, A.V. Brethren; literally, men who are my brethren. Observe how gentle and conciliatory the apostle's language is; how exactly in accordance with his own precept (1 Peter 3:8, 9), "Not rendering railing for railing," etc. In addressing them as brethren, he silently claims the good will and fairness due to one who was a brother in blood and in the faith of the God of Israel. The patriarch David. The term patriarch is elsewhere in Scripture applied only to Abraham and the twelve sons of Jacob (Hebrews 7:4; Acts 7:8, 9). It is a title of dignity, signifying the head of a house. It seems to be here applied to David, because he is spoken of as head of the family from which Christ sprang. Abraham was the head of the whole Hebrew race: "Abraham our father." The twelve patriarchs were the heads of their respective tribes. The LXX. use the word πατριάρχης as the rendering of רֹאושׁ הָאָבות "chief of the fathers' houses" (1 Chronicles 24:31; 2 Chronicles 19:8; 2 Chronicles 26:12); which they elsewhere render by ἄρχων, or ἀρχὴ πατριᾶς (Exodus 6:25, etc.). In common parlance, the term is also applied to those chief persons who lived before the time of Moses, and have their record in his books. His tomb is with us, etc. Josephus speaks of David's tomb (calling it, as St. Peter here does, his μνῆμα) as consisting of several chambers, and relates how one of these chambers was opened by the high priest Hyrcanus, who took from it three thousand talents of gold to give to Antiochus Pins, who was at that time laying siege to Jerusalem. He adds that another chamber was opened later by King Herod, who abstracted a great quantity of golden ornaments from it; but that neither of them penetrated to the vaults where the bodies of David and Solomon were deposited, because the entrance to them was so carefully concealed. He further mentions that Herod, having been terrified by the bursting out of flames, which stopped his further progress, built a most costly marble monument at the entrance of the tomb ('Jud. Ant.,' 7. 15:3; 13. 8:4; 16. 7:1). For the sense, supply "and therefore he could not be speaking of himself." The explanation follows that he was a prophet, etc.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Brothers,ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. I can ἐξὸν (exon) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 1832: It is permitted, lawful, possible. tell εἰπεῖν (eipein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. with confidence παρρησίας (parrēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3954: From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. patriarch πατριάρχου (patriarchou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3966: A patriarch, head or founder of a family. From patria and archo; a progenitor. David Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 1138: David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. died ἐτελεύτησεν (eteleutēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5053: To end, finish, die, complete. From a presumed derivative of teleo; to finish life, i.e. Expire. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. was buried, ἐτάφη (etaphē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2290: To bury. A primary verb; to celebrate funeral rites, i.e. Inter. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. tomb μνῆμα (mnēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3418: A tomb, monument, memorial. From mnaomai; a memorial, i.e. Sepulchral monument. is ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to ἄχρι (achri) Preposition Strong's 891: As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. day. ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. 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