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Acts 2:35

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 2:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
Acts 2:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32This Jesus did God raise up, whereof we all are witnesses.
33Being therefore by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath poured forth this, which ye see and hear.
34For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
35Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
36Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified.
37Now when they heard [this,] they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?
38And Peter [said] unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Until I make thy foes thy footstool.] (See Gill on “<402244>Matthew 22:44”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For David is not ascended into the heavens - That is, David has not risen from the dead and ascended to heaven. This further shows that Psalms 16:1-11 could not refer to David, but must refer to the Messiah. Great as they esteemed David, and much as they were accustomed to apply these expressions of the Scripture to him, yet they could not be applicable to him. They must refer to some other being; and especially that passage which Peter now proceeds to quote. It was of great importance to show that these expressions could not apply to David, and also that David bore testimony to the exalted character and dignity of the Messiah. Hence, Peter here adduces David himself as affirming that the…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Until I make thine enemies thy footstool - This text is here quoted with the greatest address, as suggesting in the words of David, their great prophetic monarch, how certain their own ruin must be, if they went on to oppose Christ. Psa 110:1. Acts 2:36”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thy foes: Gen 3:15; Jos 10:24, Jos 10:25; Psa 2:8-12, Psa 18:40-42, Psa 21:8-12, Psa 72:9; Isa 49:23; Isa 59:18, Isa 60:14, Isa 63:4-6; Luk 19:27, Luk 20:16-18; Rom 16:20; Rev 19:19-21; Rev 20:1-3, Rev 20:8-15 Acts 2:36”
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