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An Understandable Version
And they [i.e., the apostles] were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and began to speak ["the mighty accomplishments of God," See verse 11] in different languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them the ability.
New American Standard Bible
And they were all
King James Version
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Holman Bible
Then they were all filled
International Standard Version
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign languages as the Spirit gave them that ability.
A Conservative Version
And they were all filled of Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them to declare.
American Standard Version
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Amplified
And they were all filled [that is, diffused throughout their being] with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other
Anderson New Testament
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Bible in Basic English
And they were all full of the Holy Spirit, and were talking in different languages, as the Spirit gave them power.
Common New Testament
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak in different languages, as the spirit gave them utterance.
Darby Translation
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.
Godbey New Testament
and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Goodspeed New Testament
and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to say in foreign languages whatever the Spirit prompted them to utter.
John Wesley New Testament
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Julia Smith Translation
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them to utter.
King James 2000
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them [ability] to speak out.
Modern King James verseion
And they were all filled of the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, even as the spirit gave them utterance.
Moffatt New Testament
and they were all filled with the holy Spirit ??they began to speak in foreign tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to express themselves.
Montgomery New Testament
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
NET Bible
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them.
New Heart 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.
Noyes New Testament
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, even as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Sawyer New Testament
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
The Emphasized Bible
And they were all filled with Holy Spirit, and began to be speaking with other kinds of tongues just as the Spirit was giving unto them to be sounding forth.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them power to express themselves.
Twentieth Century New Testament
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with strange 'tongues' as the Spirit prompted their utterances.
Webster
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Weymouth New Testament
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in foreign languages according as the Spirit gave them words to utter.
Williams New Testament
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in foreign languages as the Spirit granted them to utter divine things.
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.
Worrell New Testament
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, even as the Spirit was giving them to declare.
Worsley New Testament
and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Apostles » Miraculous power given to
Apostles » The holy ghost given to
Baptism with the holy ghost » Typified
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Christian ministers » Success attending » Apostles
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Aliens (non-jews) were permitted to attend
God » Kingdom of » Coming with power
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
Jerusalem » Miraculous gift of the holy ghost first given at
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Language » Power of speaking different » Given on the day of pentecost
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Poured out on the day of pentecost in thirty a. D
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Poured out on the day of pentecost
Orator » Instances of » Apostles
Power » Of testimony » Inspired by the "spirit"
Select readings » Peter on the day of pentecost
Revivals » Instances of » At pentecost, and times after pentecost
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Coming with power
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
religious Testimony » Withheld special marks of true » Inspired by the "spirit"
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 2:4
Prayers for Acts 2:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Pentecost And The Coming Of The Holy Spirit
3 Then they saw what appeared to be flames of fire shooting down and landing on each one of them. 4 And they [i.e., the apostles] were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and began to speak ["the mighty accomplishments of God," See verse 11] in different languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them the ability. 5 Now some devoted Jews from every nation of the world were visiting Jerusalem [for the Pentecost festival].
Phrases
Cross References
Mark 16:17
And these [miraculous] signs will attend [the conversion of] those who believe. [Note: This refers to the supernatural miracles performed by the apostles and their associates during the apostolic age. See verse
1 Corinthians 12:10
Another [is given] the ability to perform miracles; and another [is given] the ability to prophesy [supernaturally]; and another [is given] the ability to speak in different languages [supernaturally]; and still another [is given] the ability to interpret those languages [supernaturally].
Acts 1:5
For [Jesus had said, Matt. 3:11], "John immersed you [men] in water but [this time] you will be immersed in the Holy Spirit, and [it will happen] in just a few more days."
Acts 4:31
And after they had prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and these disciples were all filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit and they were able to speak the message of God with boldness.
Acts 13:52
But the [newly won] disciples [of the Lord] were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
John 14:26
But the Helper, that is, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name [i.e., by my authority] will teach you everything. And He will remind you of everything that I [have] said to you.
Acts 2:11
Cretans and Arabians. How can it be that we hear [these apostles] speaking about the mighty accomplishments of God in the language of our national origin?
Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, addressed them, saying, "Rulers and elders of the people,
Acts 6:3
Brothers, select from among you seven men with good reputations, who are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to take care of this matter.
Acts 6:5
This arrangement pleased the whole group, so they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolaus, a proselyte [i.e., convert to the Jewish religion] from Antioch.
Acts 7:55
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw God's splendor and Jesus standing at His right side.
Acts 9:17
So, Ananias left and went to Judas' house and placed his hands on Saul saying, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you as you were traveling on the road [to Damascus] sent me so you could receive your sight [back] and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
Acts 10:46
For [as evidence of it] they heard them speaking in [other] languages [supernaturally] and lifting up God [in praise]. Peter then said,
Acts 13:9
But Saul, [now] also called Paul, being filled with [the power of] the Holy Spirit, looked at him intently
Acts 19:6
Then Paul placed his hands on them and [the supernatural power of] the Holy Spirit came on them and they [began to] speak in [other] languages and prophesy [i.e., speak God's message].
1 Corinthians 13:1
If I have the ability to speak in the languages of human beings and angels [Note: Perhaps the idea is supernaturally and eloquently], but do not have love [for people], I have become [no more than] a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 14:5
Now I would like all of you to speak in languages [supernaturally], but I would rather have you prophecy. For the person who prophesies is more important [i.e., to the church] than those who speak in languages [supernaturally], unless that person interprets [the languages], so the church can be built up [spiritually].
1 Corinthians 14:18
I thank God that I speak in languages [i.e., supernaturally] more than all of you.
Ephesians 5:18
And do not get drunk on wine, which results in ruined lives, but be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 10:19
But when they turn you over [to them], do not worry about how to speak or what you should say. For you will be told [i.e., by God] what to say at the right time.
Luke 1:15
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and he will not drink any wine or intoxicating drinks [Note: This restriction suggests that John may have taken the special vow of consecration making him a "Nazarite"]. And he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the time he is born.
Luke 1:41
And it happened when Elizabeth heard Mary greet her, the baby in Elizabeth's womb "kicked," and she was filled with the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1:67
Then his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,
Luke 4:1
Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River [i.e., where He had been immersed. See 3:21] and was led by the Holy Spirit [See Matt. 4:1] into the desert.
Luke 12:12
For the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say at that very time."
Luke 21:15
for I will give you a mouth [i.e., the ability to speak properly] and wisdom [i.e., the knowledge of what to say], which none of your opponents will be able to resist or speak against.
John 20:22
Upon saying this, Jesus breathed on the disciples and said to them, "[Be willing to] receive the Holy Spirit." [Note: This "breathing" served as a pledge of the Holy Spirit which actually came on these apostles a few weeks later. See Acts 1:5-8; 2:4].
Acts 1:8
But, you apostles will receive power when the Holy Spirit descends on you and [then] you will become My witnesses [i.e., to tell what you know] in Jerusalem, in [the countries of] Judea and Samaria, and [even] to the distant regions of the earth."
Acts 6:8
And Stephen [i.e., one of the seven men chosen to minister to widows, verse 5], who was full of [God's] favor and power, performed great wonders and [miraculous] signs in front of the [Jewish] people.
Acts 11:15
"And while I was speaking, [the power of] the Holy Spirit descended on them [i.e., Cornelius' Gentile household] just like [it fell] on us [Jewish apostles] at the beginning [i.e., the day of Pentecost, See chapter 2].
Acts 11:24
[Now] Barnabas was a good man who was full of the Holy Spirit and of faith [in the Lord], and many people were added to the [church of the] Lord.
Romans 15:13
May God, [the source] of hope, fill you with complete joy and peace as you believe [in Christ], so that you may have an abundance of hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:28-30
Now God has placed some [ministries] in the church [as follows]: First apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then [those able to perform] miracles, then gifts [enabling people] to perform [supernatural] healings, [those able] to help the needy, [wise] administrators, [and] those able to speak in different languages.
1 Corinthians 13:8
Love will never cease. But though there are [now supernatural gifts of] prophecies, [someday] they will be abolished [i.e., such gifts will cease to be exercised]. Though there are [now supernatural gifts of] languages, [someday] they will stop [i.e., such gifts will cease to be exercised]. Though there is [now the supernatural gift of] knowledge, [someday] it will be abolished [i.e., this gift will cease to be exercised].
1 Corinthians 14:21-23
It is written in the law [Isa. 28:11f], "I [i.e., God] will speak to these people [i.e., the Israelites] by men with foreign languages and through the lips of strangers, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord."
1 Corinthians 14:26-32
So, what is the conclusion, brothers? When you people assemble together, each one of you has a psalm [to sing], or a lesson [to teach], or a [supernatural] revelation [to give], or a language [to speak supernaturally], or an interpretation [of that language]. Everything that is done should be for the building up [of the church].
Ephesians 3:19
and to know that His love for us surpasses [our] knowledge, so that you people will be completely filled with the fullness of God.
Ephesians 6:18
[Then] offer all kinds of prayers and requests in [harmony with] the Holy Spirit at all times, and be alert constantly in making requests for all the saints [i.e., God's holy people].
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to these prophets that you people, not they, were the ones being ministered to in the matters now being announced to you by those who preached the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. [This message contained] things which angels would like to look into.
2 Peter 1:21
For prophecy was never produced by the will of man, but people spoke from God, as they were carried along [i.e., inspired] by the Holy Spirit.