Scripture Reading

Acts.1.23-Acts.2.21

Acts.1.23-Acts.2.21

Acts.1.23

And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

Acts.1.23

They nominated two: Joseph Barsabbas, nicknamed Justus, and Matthias.

Acts.1.23

So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Acts.1.23

And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

Acts.1.23

So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Acts.1.24

And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

Acts.1.24

Then they prayed, "You, O God, know every one of us inside and out. Make plain which of these two men you choose

Acts.1.24

Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen

Acts.1.24

And they prayed and said, "You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen

Acts.1.24

Then they all prayed for the right man to be chosen. "O Lord," they said, "you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen

Acts.1.25

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Acts.1.25

to take the place in this ministry and leadership that Judas threw away in order to go his own way."

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to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs."

Acts.1.25

to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place."

Acts.1.25

as an apostle to replace Judas the traitor in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs."

Acts.1.26

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts.1.26

They then drew straws. Matthias won and was counted in with the eleven apostles.

Acts.1.26

Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

Acts.1.26

And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts.1.26

Then they cast lots, and in this way Matthias was chosen and became an apostle with the other eleven.

Acts.2.1

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

Acts.2.1

When the Feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

Acts.2.1

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

Acts.2.1

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

Acts.2.1

On the day of Pentecost, seven weeks after Jesus' resurrection, the believers were meeting together in one place.

Acts.2.2

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Acts.2.2

Without warning there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force--no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building.

Acts.2.2

Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

Acts.2.2

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

Acts.2.2

Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm in the skies above them, and it filled the house where they were meeting.

Acts.2.3

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

Acts.2.3

Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks,

Acts.2.3

They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.

Acts.2.3

Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.

Acts.2.3

Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them.

Acts.2.4

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

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and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them.

Acts.2.4

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts.2.4

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts.2.4

And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.

Acts.2.5

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

Acts.2.5

There were many Jews staying in Jerusalem just then, devout pilgrims from all over the world.

Acts.2.5

Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

Acts.2.5

And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.

Acts.2.5

Godly Jews from many nations were living in Jerusalem at that time.

Acts.2.6

Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

Acts.2.6

When they heard the sound, they came on the run. Then when they heard, one after another, their own mother tongues being spoken, they were thunderstruck.

Acts.2.6

When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.

Acts.2.6

And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language.

Acts.2.6

When they heard this sound, they came running to see what it was all about, and they were bewildered to hear their own languages being spoken by the believers.

Acts.2.7

And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

Acts.2.7

They couldn't for the life of them figure out what was going on, and kept saying, "Aren't these all Galileans?

Acts.2.7

Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?

Acts.2.7

Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, "Look, are not all these who speak Galileans?

Acts.2.7

They were beside themselves with wonder. "How can this be?" they exclaimed. "These people are all from Galilee,

Acts.2.8

And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

Acts.2.8

How come we're hearing them talk in our various mother tongues?

Acts.2.8

Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?

Acts.2.8

And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born?

Acts.2.8

and yet we hear them speaking the languages of the lands where we were born!

Acts.2.9

Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

Acts.2.9

Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; Visitors from Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

Acts.2.9

Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

Acts.2.9

Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

Acts.2.9

Here we are--Parthians, Medes, Elamites, people from Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, the province of Asia,

Acts.2.10

Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

Acts.2.10

Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene; Immigrants from Rome,

Acts.2.10

Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome

Acts.2.10

Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,

Acts.2.10

Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, and the areas of Libya toward Cyrene, visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism),

Acts.2.11

Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

Acts.2.11

both Jews and proselytes; Even Cretans and Arabs! "They're speaking our languages, describing God's mighty works!"

Acts.2.11

(both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs--we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!"

Acts.2.11

Cretans and Arabs--we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God."

Acts.2.11

Cretans, and Arabians. And we all hear these people speaking in our own languages about the wonderful things God has done!"

Acts.2.12

And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

Acts.2.12

Their heads were spinning; they couldn't make head or tail of any of it. They talked back and forth, confused: "What's going on here?"

Acts.2.12

Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, "What does this mean?"

Acts.2.12

So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "Whatever could this mean?"

Acts.2.12

They stood there amazed and perplexed. "What can this mean?" they asked each other.

Acts.2.13

Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

Acts.2.13

Others joked, "They're drunk on cheap wine."

Acts.2.13

Some, however, made fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine. "

Acts.2.13

Others mocking said, "They are full of new wine."

Acts.2.13

But others in the crowd were mocking. "They're drunk, that's all!" they said.

Acts.2.14

But Peter, standing up with 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.2.14

That's when Peter stood up and, backed by the other eleven, spoke out with bold urgency: "Fellow Jews, all of you who are visiting Jerusalem, listen carefully and get this story straight.

Acts.2.14

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.

Acts.2.14

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words.

Acts.2.14

Then Peter stepped forward with the eleven other apostles and shouted to the crowd, "Listen carefully, all of you, fellow Jews and residents of Jerusalem! Make no mistake about this.

Acts.2.15

For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

Acts.2.15

These people aren't drunk as some of you suspect. They haven't had time to get drunk--it's only nine o'clock in the morning.

Acts.2.15

These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning!

Acts.2.15

For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.

Acts.2.15

Some of you are saying these people are drunk. It isn't true! It's much too early for that. People don't get drunk by nine o'clock in the morning.

Acts.2.16

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

Acts.2.16

This is what the prophet Joel announced would happen:

Acts.2.16

No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

Acts.2.16

But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

Acts.2.16

No, what you see this morning was predicted centuries ago by the prophet Joel:

Acts.2.17

And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I 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.2.17

"In the Last Days," God says, "I will pour out my Spirit on every kind of people: Your sons will prophesy, also your daughters; Your young men will see visions, your old men dream dreams.

Acts.2.17

"'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

Acts.2.17

"And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.

Acts.2.17

'In the last days, God said, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

Acts.2.18

And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

Acts.2.18

When the time comes, I'll pour out my Spirit On those who serve me, men and women both, and they'll prophesy.

Acts.2.18

Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

Acts.2.18

And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy.

Acts.2.18

In those days I will pour out my Spirit upon all my servants, men and women alike, and they will 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.2.19

I'll set wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth below, Blood and fire and billowing smoke,

Acts.2.19

I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.

Acts.2.19

I will show wonders in heaven above And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and fire and vapor of smoke.

Acts.2.19

And I will cause wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below--blood and fire and clouds of smoke.

Acts.2.20

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:

Acts.2.20

the sun turning black and the moon blood-red, Before the Day of the Lord arrives, the Day tremendous and marvelous;

Acts.2.20

The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.

Acts.2.20

The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD.

Acts.2.20

The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon will turn bloodred, before that great and glorious day of the Lord arrives.

Acts.2.21

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Acts.2.21

And whoever calls out for help to me, God, will be saved."

Acts.2.21

And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Acts.2.21

And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be saved.'

Acts.2.21

And anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'