Acts 2:12 web — They were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, "What does this mean?"

World English Bible

"They were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, "What does this mean?""

— Acts 2:12, World English Bible

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Acts 2 — Context

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Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and people from Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia,

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

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Cretans and Arabians: we hear them speaking in our languages the mighty works of God!"

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They were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, "What does this mean?"

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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 spoke out to them, "You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.

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For these aren't drunken, as you suppose, seeing it is only 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 World English Bible reads: “They were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, "What does this mean?"”
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 (WEB): “They were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, "What does this mean?"” 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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