Acts 2:5 bbe — Now there were living at Jerusalem, Jews, God-fearing men, from every nation under heaven.

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"Now there were living at Jerusalem, Jews, God-fearing men, from every nation under heaven."

— Acts 2:5, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.”
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“Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. ”
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Acts 2 — Context

And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like the rushing of a violent wind, and all the house where they were was full of it.

And they saw tongues, like flames of fire, coming to rest on every one of them.

And they were all full of the Holy Spirit, and were talking in different languages, as the Spirit gave them power.

Now there were living at Jerusalem, Jews, God-fearing men, from every nation under heaven.

And when this sound came to their ears, they all came together, and were greatly surprised because every man was hearing the words of the disciples in his special language.

And they were full of wonder and said, Are not all these men Galilaeans?

And how is it that every one of us is hearing their words in the language which was ours from our birth?

Acts 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:5 say?

Acts 2:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now there were living at Jerusalem, Jews, God-fearing men, from every nation under heaven.”

Where is Acts 2:5 in the Bible?

Acts 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 5.

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 2:5.

What translation should I read Acts 2:5 in?

Acts 2:5 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 2:5?

Acts 2:5 reads (BBE): “Now there were living at Jerusalem, Jews, God-fearing men, from every nation under heaven.” 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.

Acts 2:5 bbe — Now there were living at Jerusalem, Jews, God-fearing men, from every nation under heaven.

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