Acts 2:35
Acts 2:35 in Multiple Translations
until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
Till I put all those who are against you under your feet.
until I have made your enemies a stool to put your feet on.’
Vntill I make thine enemies thy footestoole.
till I make thy foes thy footstool;
until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’
Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
Until I make thy enemies thy footstool.
while I completely defeat [MTY] your enemies.’ ”
and sit there until I beat all your enemies, and then you can put your feet on them to show that you are their boss.” ’ That’s in God’s book too.”
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Greek Word Reference — Acts 2:35
Study Notes — Acts 2:35
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- Acts 2:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Acts 2:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 2:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 2:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Acts 2:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 2:35
- Cambridge Bible on Acts 2:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Acts 2:35
- Sermons on Acts 2:35
Context — Peter Addresses the Crowd
35until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
36Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” 37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 19:19–3 | — |
| 2 | Romans 16:20 | The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. |
| 3 | Isaiah 60:14 | The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. |
| 4 | Revelation 20:8–15 | and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore. And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them. And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. |
| 5 | Isaiah 59:18 | So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands. |
| 6 | Psalms 72:9 | May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. |
| 7 | Isaiah 63:4–6 | For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. I trampled the nations in My anger; in My wrath I made them drunk and poured out their blood on the ground.” |
| 8 | Psalms 18:40–42 | You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me. They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer. I ground them as dust in the face of the wind; I trampled them like mud in the streets. |
| 9 | Genesis 3:15 | And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. ” |
| 10 | Luke 20:16–18 | He will come and kill those tenants, and will give the vineyard to others.” And when the people heard this, they said, “May such a thing never happen!” But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’ ? Everyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” |
Acts 2:35 Summary
[Acts 2:35 tells us that God will make His enemies a footstool for Jesus' feet, which means that Jesus will have complete victory and authority over all evil. This is a promise from God to Jesus, and it reminds us that our Lord is powerful and will triumph over all His enemies (Psalm 110:1). As believers, we can trust in God's power and sovereignty, knowing that He is in control and will ultimately prevail (Romans 8:37). This truth gives us hope and comfort in the midst of challenges and struggles, and reminds us to live in light of Jesus' lordship and authority.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to make His enemies a footstool for His feet?
This phrase, found in Acts 2:35, is a quote from Psalm 110:1, and it symbolizes the ultimate triumph and authority of God over all His enemies, as Jesus will reign supreme and all will be subject to Him (1 Corinthians 15:25).
Is this verse talking about Jesus' current reign or a future one?
This verse is looking forward to a future time when Jesus will fully establish His kingdom and all His enemies will be subdued, as described in Revelation 20:1-6, although Jesus is currently seated at the right hand of God (Hebrews 1:3).
How does this verse relate to our lives as believers?
As believers, we can take comfort in knowing that our Lord is victorious and will ultimately triumph over all evil, and we are called to live in light of this reality, trusting in God's power and sovereignty (Romans 8:37, Psalm 23:4).
What is the significance of the quote from Psalm 110:1 in Acts 2:35?
The quote from Psalm 110:1 serves as a reminder of God's promise to Jesus, emphasizing His exaltation and authority, and highlighting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in the person and work of Jesus Christ (Luke 20:41-44).
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'enemies' that God will make a footstool for His feet, and how does this relate to the spiritual battles we face in our lives?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, participate in the triumph of God over His enemies, and what role does faith and obedience play in this process?
- How does the promise of God's ultimate victory over evil impact my daily life, and what hope can I derive from this truth?
- What are some ways that I can, like Peter, proclaim the lordship of Jesus to those around me, and what does this look like in my relationships and community?
Gill's Exposition on Acts 2:35
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 2:35
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 2:35
Trapp's Commentary on Acts 2:35
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 2:35
Cambridge Bible on Acts 2:35
Whedon's Commentary on Acts 2:35
Sermons on Acts 2:35
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Come Out of the Darkness of Babylon by Steve Gallagher | The video shown during the sermon was described as a production created by the church. The speaker prayed for the congregation and mentioned that some people may choose to stay beh |
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The Holy Spirit: Restrainer of Evil by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit as the restrainer of evil in the world, highlighting the ongoing spiritual battle against Satan's forces. He explains that while |
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The Papal and Hierarchial System - Part 2 by Joseph John Gurney | Joseph John Gurney preaches on the topic of Antichrist, the man of sin, as described in the Bible. The term 'antichrist' is shown to have a general application, representing a spir |
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Superpowers in Conflict by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the prophetic vision in Daniel 8, highlighting the conflict between two great world powers, the Medo-Persian Empire symbolized by a ram and the Greek Empire |
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He Shall Not Keep Silent by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the silent heavens in this present age, emphasizing that God's patience will not last forever. Despite the rejection and dishonor Jesus Christ |
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Political Events by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the deceptive cry for peace in the days of Jeremiah, paralleling it to the false sense of peace and progress preached in modern times. He high |
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(Hebrews) 3-Cain and Abel by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses various topics related to faith and obedience to God. He mentions the story of Noah and the ark, highlighting how God's plan was perfect and |






