Acts 2:8 nasb — "And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born?

NASB

""And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born?"

— Acts 2:8, NASB

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Acts 2 — Context

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Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven.

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And when this sound occurred, the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak in his own language.

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They were amazed and astonished, saying, "Why, are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

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"And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born?

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"Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

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Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya around Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,

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Cretans and Arabs--we hear them in our own tongues speaking of the mighty deeds of God."

Acts 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:8 say?
Acts 2:8 in the NASB reads: “"And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born?”
Where is Acts 2:8 in the Bible?
Acts 2:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 8.
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 2:8.
What translation should I read Acts 2:8 in?
Acts 2:8 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 2:8?
Acts 2:8 reads (NASB): “"And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born?” 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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