Acts 2:12 asv — And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

American Standard Version

"And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this? "

— Acts 2:12, American Standard Version

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Acts 2 — Context

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

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in Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and sojourners from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,

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Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tongues the mighty works of God.

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

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But others mocking said, They are filled with new wine.

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But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, saying, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and give ear unto my words.

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

Acts 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:12 say?
Acts 2:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this? ”
Where is Acts 2:12 in the Bible?
Acts 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 2:12.
What translation should I read Acts 2:12 in?
Acts 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 2:12?
Acts 2:12 reads (ASV): “And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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