Acts 2:5 cpdv — Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, pious men from every nation that is under heaven.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, pious men from every nation that is under heaven. "

— Acts 2:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 2 — Context

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And suddenly, there came a sound from heaven, like that of a wind approaching violently, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

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And there appeared to them separate tongues, as if of fire, which settled upon each one of them.

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And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they began to speak in various languages, just as the Holy Spirit bestowed eloquence to them.

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Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, pious men from every nation that is under heaven.

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And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together and was confused in mind, because each one was listening to them speaking in his own language.

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Then all were astonished, and they wondered, saying: “Behold, are not all of these who are speaking Galileans?

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And how is it that we have each heard them in our own language, into which we were born?

Acts 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:5 say?
Acts 2:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, pious men from every nation that is 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 (CPDV): “Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, pious men from every nation that is 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.
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