KJV ORIGINAL
But God raised him from the dead:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But God brought him back to life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Death couldn't hold Jesus, God had the final say.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, which chronicles the early church's expansion, Paul is delivering a sermon in a synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia during his first missionary journey. He is addressing Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, recounting the story of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, with the resurrection serving as the pivotal proof of God's power. This event underscores the historical reality of Jesus' rising from the dead, which Paul uses to affirm faith in Christ.
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