The Acts of the Apostles 2:4
“And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
The Acts of the Apostles 2:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with divers tongues, according as the Holy Ghost gave them to speak.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
- DARBYDarby
- And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave to them to speak forth.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, according as the Spirit was giving them to declare.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit enabled them.
Context: The Acts of the Apostles 2
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.
6Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
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.