Parallel Verses

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 filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

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 with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, as the Spirit gave them ability for speech.

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 tongues (different languages), as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out [clearly and appropriately].

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

Kingdom » Coming with power

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

Spirit » Filled (men)

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"

Tongue » Gift of

Tongues » Gift of

Tongues » Who shall speak with new tongues

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

πλήθω 
Pletho 
Usage: 23

all
ἅπας 
Hapas 
Usage: 35

πλήθω 
Pletho 
Usage: 23

with the
πνεῦμα 
Pneuma 
Usage: 334

G40
ἅγιος 
Hagios 
Usage: 209

πνεῦμα 
Pneuma 
Usage: 334

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἄρχομαι 
Archomai 
Usage: 69

to speak with
λαλέω 
Laleo 
Usage: 235

ἕτερος 
heteros 
Usage: 76

γλῶσσα 
Glossa 
Usage: 48

as
καθώς 
Kathos 
as, even as, according as, when, according to, how, as well as
Usage: 141

the Spirit
πνεῦμα 
Pneuma 
Usage: 334

δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254


Usage: 0

Devotionals

Devotionals about Acts 2:4

Images Acts 2:4

Prayers for Acts 2:4

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].


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.

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