Acts 2:12 bbe — And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of this?

Bible in Basic English

"And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of this?"

— Acts 2:12, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 2 — Context

9

Men of Parthia, Media, and Elam, and those living in Mesopotamia, in Judaea and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia,

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In Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and those who have come from Rome, Jews by birth and others who have become Jews,

11

Men of Crete and Arabia, to all of us they are talking in our different languages, of the great works of God.

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And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of this?

13

But others, making sport of them, said, They are full of new wine.

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But Peter, getting up, with the eleven, said in a loud voice, O men of Judaea, and all you who are living in Jerusalem, take note of this and give ear to my words.

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For these men are not overcome with wine, as it seems to you, for it is only the third hour of the day;

Acts 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:12 say?
Acts 2:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of 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 (BBE): “And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of 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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