1 T he followers of Jesus were all together in one place fifty days after the special religious gathering to remember how the Jews left Egypt.

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

2 A ll at once there was a sound from heaven like a powerful wind. It filled the house where they were sitting.

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

3 T hen they saw tongues which were divided that looked like fire. These came down on each one of them.

Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.

4 T hey were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they began to speak in other languages which the Holy Spirit made them able to speak.

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. The Crowd’s Response

5 T here were many religious Jews staying in Jerusalem. They were from every country of the world.

And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.

6 W hen they heard this strange sound, they gathered together. They all listened! It was hard for them to believe they were hearing words in their own language.

And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language.

7 T hey were surprised and wondered about it. They said to each other, “Are not these Galileans who are speaking?

Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans?

8 H ow is it that each one of us can hear his own language?

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

9 W e are Parthians and Medes, Elamites and from the countries of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and in the countries of Asia,

Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

10 P hrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene. Some have come from the city of Rome. Some are Jews by birth and others have become Jews.

Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,

11 S ome are also men of the countries of Crete and Arabia. They are speaking of the powerful works of God to all of us in our own language!”

Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.”

12 T hey were all surprised and wondered about this. They said to each other, “What can this mean?”

So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “Whatever could this mean?”

13 B ut others laughed and made fun, saying, “These men are full of new wine.” Peter Preaches—What Joel Said Would Happen Has Happened

Others mocking said, “They are full of new wine.” Peter’s Sermon

14 T hen Peter stood up with the eleven missionaries and spoke with a loud voice, “Men of the country of Judea and all of you who are living in Jerusalem, I want you to know what is happening. So listen to what I am going to say.

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words.

15 T hese men are not drunk as you think. It is only nine o’clock in the morning.

For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.

16 T he early preacher Joel said this would happen.

But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 G od says, ‘In the last days I will send My Spirit on all men. Then your sons and daughters will speak God’s Word. Your young men will see what God has given them to see. Your old men will dream dreams.

‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.

18 Y es, on those I own, both men and women, I will send My Spirit in those days. They will speak God’s Word.

And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy.

19 I will show powerful works in the sky above. There will be things to see in the earth below like blood and fire and clouds of smoke.

I will show wonders in heaven above And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and fire and vapor of smoke.

20 T he sun will turn dark and the moon will turn to blood before the day of the Lord. His coming will be a great and special day.

The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the L ord.

21 I t will be that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved from the punishment of sin.’ Peter Preaches—Jesus Shows Who He Is by What He Did

And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the L ord Shall be saved.’

22 “ Jewish men, listen to what I have to say! You knew Jesus of the town of Nazareth by the powerful works He did. God worked through Jesus while He was with you. You all know this.

“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know—

23 J esus was handed over to sinful men. God knew this and planned for it to happen. You had sinful men take Him and nail Him to a cross.

Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death;

24 B ut God raised Him up. He allowed Him to be set free from the pain of death. Death could not hold its power over Him. Peter Preaches—Jesus Shows Who He Is by What He Said

whom God raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be held by it.

25 “ David said this about Him, ‘I can see the Lord before me all the time. He is at my right side so that I do not need to be troubled.

For David says concerning Him: ‘I foresaw the L ord always before my face, For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken.

26 I am glad and my tongue is full of joy. My body rests in hope.

Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope.

27 Y ou will not leave my soul in death. You will not allow Your Holy One to be destroyed.

For You will not leave my soul in Hades, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.

28 Y ou have shown me the ways of life. I will be full of joy when I see Your face.’

You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’

29 “ Brothers, I can tell you in plain words that our early father David not only died but was buried. We know where his grave is today.

“Men and brethren, let me speak freely to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.

30 H e was one who spoke for God. He knew God had made a promise to him. From his family Christ would come and take His place as King.

Therefore, being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that of the fruit of his body, according to the flesh, He would raise up the Christ to sit on his throne,

31 H e knew this before and spoke of Christ being raised from the dead. Christ’s soul would not be left in hell. His body would not be destroyed.

he, foreseeing this, spoke concerning the resurrection of the Christ, that His soul was not left in Hades, nor did His flesh see corruption.

32 J esus is this One! God has raised Him up and we have all seen Him.

This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses.

33 “ This Jesus has been lifted up to God’s right side. The Holy Spirit was promised by the Father. God has given Him to us. That is what you are seeing and hearing now!

Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.

34 I t was not David who was taken up to heaven, because he said, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right side,

“For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: ‘The L ord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand,

35 f or those who hate You will be a place to rest Your feet.”’

Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”’

36 T he whole Jewish nation must know for sure that God has made this Jesus, both Lord and Christ. He is the One you nailed to a cross!” They Ask Peter What They Should Do

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

37 W hen the Jews heard this, their hearts were troubled. They said to Peter and to the other missionaries, “Brothers, what should we do?”

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

38 P eter said to them, “Be sorry for your sins and turn from them and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and your sins will be forgiven. You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

39 T his promise is to you and your children. It is to all people everywhere. It is to as many as the Lord our God will call.”

For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” A Vital Church Grows

40 H e said many other things. He helped them understand that they should keep themselves from the sinful people of this day.

And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.”

41 T hose who believed what he said were baptized. There were about 3, 000 more followers added that day. The First Church

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

42 T hey were faithful in listening to the teaching of the missionaries. They worshiped and prayed and ate the Lord’s supper together.

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

43 M any powerful works were done by the missionaries. Surprise and fear came on them all.

Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

44 A ll those who put their trust in Christ were together and shared what they owned.

Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common,

45 A s anyone had need, they sold what they owned and shared with everyone.

and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.

46 D ay after day they went to the house of God together. In their houses they ate their food together. Their hearts were happy.

So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

47 T hey gave thanks to God and all the people respected them. The Lord added to the group each day those who were being saved from the punishment of sin.

praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.