Acts 2:9 cpdv — Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and those who inhabit Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and those who inhabit Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, "

— Acts 2:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 2 — Context

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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?

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Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and those who inhabit Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

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Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya which are around Cyrene, and new arrivals of the Romans,

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likewise Jews and new converts, Cretans and Arabs: we have heard them speaking in our own languages the mighty deeds of God.”

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And they were all astonished, and they wondered, saying to one another: “But what does this mean?”

Acts 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:9 say?
Acts 2:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and those who inhabit Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, ”
Where is Acts 2:9 in the Bible?
Acts 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Acts 2:9 in?
Acts 2:9 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 2:9?
Acts 2:9 reads (CPDV): “Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and those who inhabit Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, ” 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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