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Acts 2:4

The Holy SpiritWitness and mission

2 Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

3 They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

6 And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.

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BSB
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
KJV
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
WEB
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.
ASV
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
DARBY
And they were all filled with [the] Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave to them to speak forth.
BLB
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit was giving to them to declare forth.
ÅB
Da ble de alle fylt med den Hellige Ånd, og de begynte å tale med andre tunger, alt etter som Ånden gav dem å tale.
OTB
De ble alle fylt med Den Hellige Ånd og begynte å tale på forskjellige språk, etter som Ånden ga dem evne til.
B1930
Da blev de alle fylt med den Hellige Ånd, og de begynte å tale med andre tunger, alt efter som Ånden gav dem å tale.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Mark 16:17

    And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;

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  • Acts 13:52

    And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

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  • Acts 4:31

    After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

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  • Ephesians 5:18

    Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

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  • 1 Corinthians 12:10

    to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:21–23

    It is written in the Law: “By strange tongues and foreign lips I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to Me, says the Lord.”

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  • John 14:26

    But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

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  • Acts 7:55

    But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.

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