The Acts of the Apostles 2:3
“And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.”
The Acts of the Apostles 2:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And there appeared to them parted tongues as it were of fire, and it sat upon every one of them:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And there appeared unto them tongues parting asunder, like as of fire; and it sat upon each one of them.
- DARBYDarby
- And there appeared to them parted tongues, as of fire, and it sat upon each one of them.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and there appeared to them divided tongues, as it were of fire; it sat also upon each one of them,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Then, they saw what looked like divided tongues of fire resting on each of them.
Context: The Acts of the Apostles 2
1And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
About The Acts of the Apostles 2: The Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Peter preaches to a large crowd, and many are saved and baptized.
Commentary
Acts 2 is the second chapter of the book of Acts, which is part of the New Testament of the Bible. In this chapter, the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus, and they begin to speak in tongues. This event marks the beginning of the spread of the gospel to the world.