Acts 2:19 bbe — And wonders will be seen in heaven, and signs on the earth, blood and fire and smoke:

Bible in Basic English

"And wonders will be seen in heaven, and signs on the earth, blood and fire and smoke:"

— Acts 2:19, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 2 — Context

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But this is the thing which was said by the prophet Joel;

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And it will come about, in the last days, says God, that I will send out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will be prophets, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will have dreams:

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And on my men-servants and my women-servants I will send my Spirit, and they will be prophets.

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And wonders will be seen in heaven, and signs on the earth, blood and fire and smoke:

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The sun will become dark and the moon will be turned to blood, before that great day of the Lord comes in glory:

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And whoever makes his prayer to the Lord will have salvation.

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Men of Israel, give ear to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man who had the approval of God, as was made clear to you by the great works and signs and wonders which God did by him among you, as you yourselves have knowledge,

Acts 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:19 say?
Acts 2:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And wonders will be seen in heaven, and signs on the earth, blood and fire and smoke:”
Where is Acts 2:19 in the Bible?
Acts 2:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read Acts 2:19 in?
Acts 2:19 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 2:19?
Acts 2:19 reads (BBE): “And wonders will be seen in heaven, and signs on the earth, blood and fire and smoke:” 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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