Parallel Verses

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].

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.

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 And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance. 5 Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven.


Cross References

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues;

1 Corinthians 12:10

and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.

Acts 1:5

for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

Acts 4:31

And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.

Acts 13:52

And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

John 14:26

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

Acts 2:11

Cretans and Arabs—we hear them in our own tongues speaking of the mighty deeds of God.”

Acts 4:8

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.

Acts 6:5

The statement found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch.

Acts 7:55

But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God;

Acts 9:17

So Ananias departed and entered the house, and after laying his hands on him said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 10:46

For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered,

Acts 13:9

But Saul, who was also known as Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, fixed his gaze on him,

Acts 19:6

And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:5

Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:18

I thank God, I speak in tongues more than you all;

Ephesians 5:18

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

Exodus 4:11-12

The Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?

Numbers 11:25-29

Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him; and He took of the Spirit who was upon him and placed Him upon the seventy elders. And when the Spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they did not do it again.

1 Samuel 10:10

When they came to the hill there, behold, a group of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him mightily, so that he prophesied among them.

2 Samuel 23:2

The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me,
And His word was on my tongue.

Isaiah 28:11

Indeed, He will speak to this people
Through stammering lips and a foreign tongue,

Isaiah 59:21

“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the Lord: “My Spirit which is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your offspring, nor from the mouth of your offspring’s offspring,” says the Lord, “from now and forever.”

Jeremiah 1:7-9

But the Lord said to me,
“Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’
Because everywhere I send you, you shall go,
And all that I command you, you shall speak.

Jeremiah 6:11

But I am full of the wrath of the Lord;
I am weary with holding it in.
Pour it out on the children in the street
And on the gathering of young men together;
For both husband and wife shall be taken,
The aged and the very old.

Ezekiel 3:11

Go to the exiles, to the sons of your people, and speak to them and tell them, whether they listen or not, ‘Thus says the Lord God.’”

Micah 3:8

On the other hand I am filled with power—
With the Spirit of the Lord
And with justice and courage
To make known to Jacob his rebellious act,
Even to Israel his sin.

Matthew 10:19

But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say.

Luke 1:15

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb.

Luke 1:41

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:67

And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying:

Luke 4:1

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness

Luke 12:12

for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

Luke 21:15

for I will give you utterance and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.

John 20:22

And when He had said this, He breathed on them and *said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 1:8

but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

Acts 6:8

And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 11:15

And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning.

Acts 11:24

for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:28-30

And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:8

Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away.

1 Corinthians 14:21-23

In the Law it is written, “By men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers I will speak to this people, and even so they will not listen to Me,” says the Lord.

1 Corinthians 14:26-32

What is the outcome then, brethren? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

Ephesians 3:19

and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 6:18

With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

1 Peter 1:12

It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which angels long to look.

2 Peter 1:21

for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

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