📖 Acts — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Acts 2:1 And when Rthe day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Acts 2:2 And Rsuddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Acts 2:3 And there appeared unto them Rcloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
Acts 2:4 And they were all Rfilled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 2:5 And there Rwere dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
Acts 2:6 Now when this was noised abroad, Rthe multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
Acts 2:7 And they were all Ramazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?
Acts 2:8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?
Acts 2:9 Parthians, and RMedes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,
Acts 2:10 RPhrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,
Acts 2:11 RCretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
Acts 2:12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, RWhat meaneth this?
Acts 2:13 Others mocking said, RThese men are full of new wine.
Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up Rwith the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
Acts 2:15 For Rthese are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
Acts 2:16 But this is that which was spoken by Rthe prophet Joel;
Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, RI will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
Acts 2:18 And Ron my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
Acts 2:19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
Acts 2:20 The Rsun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:
Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that Rwhosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Acts 2:22 Ye Rmen of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Acts 2:23 Him, Rbeing delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
Acts 2:24 Whom RGod hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
Acts 2:25 For RDavid speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
Acts 2:26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and Rmy tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
Acts 2:27 Because thou wilt not Rleave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Acts 2:28 Thou hast Rmade known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
Acts 2:29 Men and brethren, let me Rfreely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
Acts 2:30 Therefore Rbeing a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
Acts 2:31 He Rseeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.
Acts 2:32 This Jesus hath God raised up, Rwhereof we all are witnesses.
Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and Rhaving received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
Acts 2:34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, RThe Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Acts 2:35 Until I make Rthy foes thy footstool.
Acts 2:36 Therefore let Rall the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, RMen and brethren, what shall we do?
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, RRepent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 2:39 For Rthe promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
Acts 2:40 And Rwith many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Acts 2:41 Then they that Rgladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 2:42 And Rthey continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Acts 2:43 And Rfear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
Acts 2:44 And all that believed were together, and Rhad all things common;
Acts 2:45 And Rsold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Acts 2:46 And they, continuing Rdaily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
Acts 2:47 Praising God, and Rhaving favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 2:1–13 — The Holy Ghost comes and the nations hear
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
At Pentecost the gathered believers receive the Holy Ghost amid wind and fiery tongues. People from many nations hear God’s wonderful works in their own languages, producing amazement and mockery.
Key Truth: Receive God’s work with attention rather than hasty dismissal.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when the day of ____ was fully come, they were all with one accord in …” (Acts 2:1)
Find it in Acts 2:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we ____ born?” (Acts 2:8)
Find it in Acts 2:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ mocking said, These men are full of new wine.” (Acts 2:13)
Find it in Acts 2:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 2:14–36 — Peter proclaims the crucified and risen Jesus
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter explains the event through Joel and testifies to Jesus’ works, death, resurrection, and exaltation. David’s words support the witness that God has made the crucified Jesus both Lord and Christ.
Key Truth: Let Scripture and resurrection witness guide recognition of Jesus.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my ____ :” (Acts 2:14)
Find it in Acts 2:14 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For ____ is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, …” (Acts 2:34)
Find it in Acts 2:34 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Therefore let all the ____ of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same …” (Acts 2:36)
Find it in Acts 2:36 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Acts 2:37–47 — Repentance leads into a devoted shared life
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Convicted hearers ask what to do, and Peter calls for repentance and baptism. Those receiving the word join teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, prayer, generous sharing, and praise as the Lord adds to the church.
Key Truth: Let received truth become devotion, generosity, and faithful fellowship.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their ____ , and said unto Peter and to the rest of …” (Acts 2:37)
Find it in Acts 2:37 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of ____ , and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)
Find it in Acts 2:42 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ God, and having favour with all the people. And the …” (Acts 2:47)
Find it in Acts 2:47 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Joel 2:28 — Peter cites the promise of the Spirit being poured out.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which practice of the first believers could you strengthen in your own response?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Acts 2:1–13 (The Holy Ghost comes and the nations hear) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Acts 2:14–36 (Peter proclaims the crucified and risen Jesus) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Acts 2:37–47 (Repentance leads into a devoted shared life) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What response does Peter call for after the hearers are convicted?
5. What pattern characterizes the believers' continued life together?
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