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Acts 2

When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all together with one accord in one place. Suddenly a sound came from heaven like a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then divided tongues, like fire, appeared to them and rested on each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and bega

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Pentecost

When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all together with one accord in one place. Suddenly a sound came from heaven like a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then divided tongues, like fire, appeared to them and rested on each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. There were living at Jerusalem Jews, God-fearing men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this news spread, the crowd came together and were confused, because every man heard them speak in his own language. They were all amazed and wondered: Aren't all these who speak Galileans? And how do we hear every man in our own tongue, that we were born in? Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and those living in Mesopotamia and in Judea and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and converts, Cretans and Arabians — we hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. They were all amazed and perplexed, asking one another, "What on earth does this mean?" Others mocked them and said, "They've had too much new wine."

And when the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one mind in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven like a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there showed themselves to them tongues like fire, divided, and it sat on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and started to speak with other tongues, the way the Spirit gave them to speak out. And there were living at Jerusalem Jews, God-fearing men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was told out, the crowd came together and were confused, because every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all shocked and wondered: Look — aren't all these who speak Galileans? And how do we hear every man in our own tongue, that we were born in? Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and the ones living in Mesopotamia and in Judea and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and converts, Cretans and Arabians — we hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. And they were all shocked and in doubt, saying to each other: What does this mean? Others made fun of them: These men are full of new wine.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

1

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

Plain English

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

King James Version, 1611

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

2

Suddenly a sound came from heaven like a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

Plain English

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

King James Version, 1611

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

3

Then divided tongues, like fire, appeared to them and rested on each of them.

Plain English

And there showed themselves to them tongues like fire, divided, and it sat on each of them.

King James Version, 1611

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

4

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Plain English

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and started to speak with other tongues, the way the Spirit gave them to speak out.

King James Version, 1611

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

5

There were living at Jerusalem Jews, God-fearing men, out of every nation under heaven.

Plain English

And there were living at Jerusalem Jews, God-fearing men, out of every nation under heaven.

King James Version, 1611

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

6

Now when this news spread, the crowd came together and were confused, because every man heard them speak in his own language.

Plain English

Now when this was told out, the crowd came together and were confused, because every man heard them speak in his own language.

King James Version, 1611

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

7

They were all amazed and wondered: Aren't all these who speak Galileans?

Plain English

And they were all shocked and wondered: Look — aren't all these who speak Galileans?

King James Version, 1611

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

8

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

King James Version, 1611

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

9

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

Plain English

Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and the ones living in Mesopotamia and in Judea and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia,

King James Version, 1611

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

10

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

King James Version, 1611

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

11

Cretans and Arabians — we hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

King James Version, 1611

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

12

They were all amazed and perplexed, asking one another, "What on earth does this mean?"

Plain English

And they were all shocked and in doubt, saying to each other: What does this mean?

King James Version, 1611

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

13

Others mocked them and said, "They've had too much new wine."

Plain English

Others made fun of them: These men are full of new wine.

King James Version, 1611

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

Peter's preaching

Peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judaea, and everyone living in Jerusalem, hear me out and understand what's happening. These people aren't drunk, as you reckon. It's only the third hour of the day. This is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 'It'll come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants and female servants I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath: blood, fire and vapour of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before that great and notable day of the Lord comes. And it'll come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.' "Men of Israel, listen to this. Jesus of Nazareth was a man approved by God among you through miracles, wonders and signs which God did by him right among you, as you yourselves know. He was delivered up by God's determined counsel and foreknowledge, and you took him and, by wicked hands, crucified and killed him. But God raised him up, loosing the pains of death, because death could not possibly hold him. For David speaks about him: I saw the Lord always in front of my face. Because he's on my right hand, so I shouldn't be shaken. That's why my heart celebrated and my tongue was glad. And what's more my flesh will rest in hope. For you won't leave my soul in hell, and you won't let your Holy One see corruption. You've made known to me the ways of life. You'll make me full of joy with your face. Men and brothers, let me speak freely to you about the patriarch David, that he's both dead and buried, and his grave is with us to this day. So being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn under an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, he'd raise up Christ to sit on his throne — He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul wasn't left in hell and his flesh didn't see corruption. This Jesus God has raised up, and all of us are witnesses of it. Exalted at God's right hand, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out what you now see and hear. For David hasn't gone up into the heavens. But he says himself: The Lord said to my Lord: Sit on my right hand, Till I make your enemies your footstool. So let the whole people of Israel know this for certain: God has made this same Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and said to them: You men of Judea and everyone living at Jerusalem, let this be known to you and listen to my words. Because these aren't drunk, the way you think, seeing it's only the third hour of the day. But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: And it'll be in the last days, says God, that I'll pour out of my Spirit on all flesh. And your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. And on my servants and on my servant women I'll pour out in those days of my Spirit, and they'll prophesy. And I'll show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth below — blood and fire and vapour of smoke. The sun will be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before that great and famous day of the Lord comes. And it'll be that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. You men of Israel, hear these words. Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, that God did by him in the middle of you, the way you know yourselves too — him, handed over by the settled counsel and foreknowledge of God, you've taken and by wicked hands have crucified and killed. Who God has raised up, having loosened the pains of death. Because it wasn't possible he should be held by it. Because David speaks about him: I saw the Lord always in front of my face. Because he's on my right hand, so I shouldn't be shaken. That's why my heart celebrated and my tongue was glad. And what's more my flesh will rest in hope. Because you won't leave my soul in hell, and you won't let your Holy One see rotting. You've made known to me the ways of life. You'll make me full of joy with your face. Men and brothers, let me speak freely to you about the patriarch David, that he's both dead and buried, and his grave is with us right to this day. So being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, he'd raise up Christ to sit on his throne — he seeing this before spoke of the rising again of Christ, that his soul wasn't left in hell and his flesh didn't see rotting. This Jesus God has raised up, and we're all witnesses of it. So being lifted up by the right hand of God, and having got from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he's poured out this that you now see and hear. Because David hasn't gone up into the heavens. But he says himself: The Lord said to my Lord: Sit on my right hand, till I make the ones against you your footstool. So let all the house of Israel know for sure that God has made that same Jesus who you crucified both Lord and Christ.

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: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 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: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Ye men 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: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. Therefore being 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; He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Until I make thy foes thy footstool. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

14

Peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judaea, and everyone living in Jerusalem, hear me out and understand what's happening.

Plain English

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and said to them: You men of Judea and everyone living at Jerusalem, let this be known to you and listen to my words.

King James Version, 1611

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:

15

These people aren't drunk, as you reckon. It's only the third hour of the day.

Plain English

Because these aren't drunk, the way you think, seeing it's only the third hour of the day.

King James Version, 1611

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

16

This is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

Plain English

But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

King James Version, 1611

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

17

'It'll come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

Plain English

And it'll be in the last days, says God, that I'll pour out of my Spirit on all flesh. And your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.

King James Version, 1611

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:

18

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

Plain English

And on my servants and on my servant women I'll pour out in those days of my Spirit, and they'll prophesy.

King James Version, 1611

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

19

I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath: blood, fire and vapour of smoke.

Plain English

And I'll show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth below — blood and fire and vapour of smoke.

King James Version, 1611

And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:

20

The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before that great and notable day of the Lord comes.

Plain English

The sun will be turned into darkness and the moon into blood, before that great and famous day of the Lord comes.

King James Version, 1611

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

21

And it'll come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'

Plain English

And it'll be that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

King James Version, 1611

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

22

"Men of Israel, listen to this. Jesus of Nazareth was a man approved by God among you through miracles, wonders and signs which God did by him right among you, as you yourselves know.

Plain English

You men of Israel, hear these words. Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, that God did by him in the middle of you, the way you know yourselves too —

King James Version, 1611

Ye men 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:

23

He was delivered up by God's determined counsel and foreknowledge, and you took him and, by wicked hands, crucified and killed him.

Plain English

him, handed over by the settled counsel and foreknowledge of God, you've taken and by wicked hands have crucified and killed.

King James Version, 1611

Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

24

But God raised him up, loosing the pains of death, because death could not possibly hold him.

Plain English

Who God has raised up, having loosened the pains of death. Because it wasn't possible he should be held by it.

King James Version, 1611

Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

25

For David speaks about him: I saw the Lord always in front of my face. Because he's on my right hand, so I shouldn't be shaken.

Plain English

Because David speaks about him: I saw the Lord always in front of my face. Because he's on my right hand, so I shouldn't be shaken.

King James Version, 1611

For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

26

That's why my heart celebrated and my tongue was glad. And what's more my flesh will rest in hope.

King James Version, 1611

Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

27

For you won't leave my soul in hell, and you won't let your Holy One see corruption.

Plain English

Because you won't leave my soul in hell, and you won't let your Holy One see rotting.

King James Version, 1611

Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

28

You've made known to me the ways of life. You'll make me full of joy with your face.

King James Version, 1611

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

29

Men and brothers, let me speak freely to you about the patriarch David, that he's both dead and buried, and his grave is with us to this day.

Plain English

Men and brothers, let me speak freely to you about the patriarch David, that he's both dead and buried, and his grave is with us right to this day.

King James Version, 1611

Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

30

So being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn under an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, he'd raise up Christ to sit on his throne —

Plain English

So being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, he'd raise up Christ to sit on his throne —

King James Version, 1611

Therefore being 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;

31

He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul wasn't left in hell and his flesh didn't see corruption.

Plain English

he seeing this before spoke of the rising again of Christ, that his soul wasn't left in hell and his flesh didn't see rotting.

King James Version, 1611

He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

32

This Jesus God has raised up, and all of us are witnesses of it.

Plain English

This Jesus God has raised up, and we're all witnesses of it.

King James Version, 1611

This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

33

Exalted at God's right hand, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out what you now see and hear.

Plain English

So being lifted up by the right hand of God, and having got from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he's poured out this that you now see and hear.

King James Version, 1611

Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

34

For David hasn't gone up into the heavens. But he says himself: The Lord said to my Lord: Sit on my right hand,

Plain English

Because David hasn't gone up into the heavens. But he says himself: The Lord said to my Lord: Sit on my right hand,

King James Version, 1611

For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

35

Till I make your enemies your footstool.

Plain English

till I make the ones against you your footstool.

King James Version, 1611

Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

36

So let the whole people of Israel know this for certain: God has made this same Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ."

Plain English

So let all the house of Israel know for sure that God has made that same Jesus who you crucified both Lord and Christ.

King James Version, 1611

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Three thousand added

When they heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, "Men and brothers, what are we meant to do?" Peter said, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you, your children, and all who are far off — as many as the Lord our God will call." With many other words he testified and urged them, saying, "Save yourselves from this untoward generation." Those who gladly received his word were baptised, and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. They kept devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching, sharing life together, breaking bread and praying. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common. They sold their possessions and goods and shared them with everyone according to each person's need. Day after day they continued with one accord in the temple, breaking bread from house to house and eating with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles: Men and brothers, what'll we do? Then Peter said to them: Turn back and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. And you'll get the gift of the Holy Spirit. Because the promise is to you and to your children, and to everyone a long way off, as many as the Lord our God will call. And with plenty of other words he testified and pushed them: Save yourselves from this twisted generation. Then the ones who gladly took his word were baptised. And the same day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they kept on steadily in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, and in breaking of bread and in prayers. And fear came on every soul. And plenty of wonders and signs were done by the apostles. And all who believed were together and had everything in common. And sold what they owned and what they had, and divided it to all men as every man needed. And every day going on with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily the ones who were being saved.

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, 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. For the 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. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

37

When they heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, "Men and brothers, what are we meant to do?"

Plain English

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles: Men and brothers, what'll we do?

King James Version, 1611

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

38

Peter said, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Plain English

Then Peter said to them: Turn back and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. And you'll get the gift of the Holy Spirit.

King James Version, 1611

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, 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.

39

The promise is for you, your children, and all who are far off — as many as the Lord our God will call."

Plain English

Because the promise is to you and to your children, and to everyone a long way off, as many as the Lord our God will call.

King James Version, 1611

For the 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.

40

With many other words he testified and urged them, saying, "Save yourselves from this untoward generation."

Plain English

And with plenty of other words he testified and pushed them: Save yourselves from this twisted generation.

King James Version, 1611

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

41

Those who gladly received his word were baptised, and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

Plain English

Then the ones who gladly took his word were baptised. And the same day about three thousand souls were added to them.

King James Version, 1611

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

42

They kept devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching, sharing life together, breaking bread and praying.

Plain English

And they kept on steadily in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, and in breaking of bread and in prayers.

King James Version, 1611

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

43

Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Plain English

And fear came on every soul. And plenty of wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

King James Version, 1611

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

44

All who believed were together and had all things in common.

Plain English

And all who believed were together and had everything in common.

King James Version, 1611

And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

45

They sold their possessions and goods and shared them with everyone according to each person's need.

Plain English

And sold what they owned and what they had, and divided it to all men as every man needed.

King James Version, 1611

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

46

Day after day they continued with one accord in the temple, breaking bread from house to house and eating with gladness and singleness of heart,

Plain English

And every day going on with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

King James Version, 1611

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

47

praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Plain English

praising God and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily the ones who were being saved.

King James Version, 1611

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.