Acts 2:15 cpdv — For these men are not inebriated, as you suppose, for it is the third hour of the day.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For these men are not inebriated, as you suppose, for it is the third hour of the day. "

— Acts 2:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 2 — Context

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And they were all astonished, and they wondered, saying to one another: “But what does this mean?”

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But others mockingly said, “These men are full of new wine.”

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But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and he spoke to them: “Men of Judea, and all those who are staying in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and incline your ears to my words.

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For these men are not inebriated, as you suppose, for it is the third hour of the day.

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But this is what was spoken of by the prophet Joel:

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‘And this shall be: in the last days, says the Lord, I will pour out, from my Spirit, upon all flesh. And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. And your youths shall see visions, and your elders shall dream dreams.

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And certainly, upon my men and women servants in those days, I will pour out from my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.

Acts 2:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:15 say?
Acts 2:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For these men are not inebriated, as you suppose, for it is the third hour of the day. ”
Where is Acts 2:15 in the Bible?
Acts 2:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 15.
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 2:15.
What translation should I read Acts 2:15 in?
Acts 2:15 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 2:15?
Acts 2:15 reads (CPDV): “For these men are not inebriated, as you suppose, for it is the third hour of the day. ” 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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