Bible Strands
Acts 2:28
You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses the Jerusalem crowd, quoting David’s psalm to demonstrate that the resurrection of Jesus fulfills the prophecy that God’s Holy One would not see decay.
The words — The Greek ἐγνώρισάς μοι (egnōrisas moi) literally means “you have made known to me,” and πληρώσεις με (plērōseis me) translates to “you will fill me.”
The thread — This quotation directly mirrors Psalm 16:11, while its themes of divine guidance and presence echo Psalm 25:4 and Psalm 21:6.
Why it lands — The text states that God reveals life’s direction and supplies joy in His presence, requiring the reader to acknowledge divine initiative in both guidance and sustenance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
Cross-references
- Psalms 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
- Psalms 21:6 For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
- Psalms 25:4 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
- Psalms 42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence.
- Psalms 17:15 As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.
- Proverbs 2:19 None who go to her return or negotiate the paths of life.
- Proverbs 8:20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
- John 11:25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
- Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Psalms 21:4 He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.