Acts 13:36

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid with his fathers, and saw decay.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063}{G3303} David{G1138}, after he had served{G5256}{(G5660)} his own{G2398} generation{G1074} by the will{G1012} of God{G2316}, fell on sleep{G2837}{(G5681)}, and{G2532} was laid{G4369}{(G5681)} unto{G4314} his{G846} fathers{G3962}, and{G2532} saw{G1492}{(G5627)} corruption{G1312}:
KJV with Strongs
(36) For surely, David who served his own generation by the purpose of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God fell asleep and was laid to his fathers saw corruption (decay).
The F.O.G
[36] Now David served God's purpose in his generation and died. His body was buried and experienced decay.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for David, indeed, his own generation having served by the will of God, did fall asleep, and was added unto his fathers, and saw corruption,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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