Bible Strands
Acts 13:33
He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses a mixed Jewish and Gentile assembly in Pisidian Antioch, concluding his historical sermon. He declares that God’s pledge to the patriarchs is now executed through Jesus’ resurrection.
The words — The verb ἐκπεπλήρωκεν (ekpeplērōken) literally means “has fulfilled” or “has brought to completion.” It ties the resurrection event directly to the written promise rather than leaving it as a future hope.
The thread — The quotation originates in Psalms 2:7 and is later cited in Hebrews 1:5 and Hebrews 5:5 to identify Jesus’ exaltation and priestly appointment. The same declaration consistently links Davidic covenant promises to the risen Christ across the New Testament.
Why it lands — The text asserts that divine promise is realized through a historical act of raising Jesus, not through human effort or ongoing anticipation. Readers must acknowledge that God’s declaration is already active, requiring submission to the fulfilled Son rather than continued waiting.
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The Greek words
King James Version
God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
Cross-references
- Psalms 2:7 I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.
- Hebrews 5:5 So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”
- 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”?