Acts 2:3 kjv — And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

King James Version

"And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them."

— Acts 2:3, King James Version

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Acts 2 — Context

1

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

2

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

3

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

4

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

5

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

6

Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

Acts 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:3 say?
Acts 2:3 in the King James Version reads: “And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.”
Where is Acts 2:3 in the Bible?
Acts 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read Acts 2:3 in?
Acts 2:3 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 2:3?
Acts 2:3 reads (KJV): “And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.” 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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