Acts 2:16 net — But this is what was spoken about through the prophet Joel:

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"But this is what was spoken about through the prophet Joel:"

— Acts 2:16, NET Bible

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Acts 2 — Context

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But others jeered at the speakers, saying,“They are drunk on new wine!”

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Peter’s Address on the Day of Pentecost But Peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice, and addressed them:“You men of Judea and all you who live in Jerusalem, know this and listen carefully to what I say.

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In spite of what you think, these men are not drunk, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning.

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But this is what was spoken about through the prophet Joel:

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

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

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And I will perform wonders in the sky above and miraculous signs on the earth below, blood and fire and clouds of smoke.

Acts 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:16 say?
Acts 2:16 in the NET Bible reads: “But this is what was spoken about through the prophet Joel:”
Where is Acts 2:16 in the Bible?
Acts 2:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Acts 2:16 in?
Acts 2:16 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 2:16?
Acts 2:16 reads (NET): “But this is what was spoken about through the prophet Joel:” 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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