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36. Δαυεὶδ μὲν γὰρ … ἐκοιμήθη, for David, after he had served his own generation by the counsel of God, fell on sleep. There are several other constructions possible in this verse. Thus βουλῇ might be taken as dependent on ὑπηρετήσας, ‘after that in his own generation he had served the counsel of God, fell asleep.’ Or βουλῇ might be taken after ἐκοιμήθη, ‘he fell asleep by the counsel of God.’ But the A.V. seems preferable. For it must be borne in mind that the contrast which most aids the Apostle’s argument is that, while David’s services could benefit only those among whom he lived, and could not be extended to other generations, Christ by His Resurrection, never more to die and see corruption, is a Saviour for all generations, and remission of sins through Him can be promised to every one that believeth.