Acts 2:14

Translations

Modern

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.

Traditional

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Literal

But Peter, having stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice and declared forth to them: “Men of Judea and all those inhabiting Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give heed to my words.

Latin

Stans autem Petrus cum undecim, levavit vocem suam, et locutus est eis: Viri Judæi, et qui habitatis Jerusalem universi, hoc vobis notum sit, et auribus percipite verba mea.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.

Notes

Acts 2:14–36

This is the first of about 30 speeches in Acts and one of the most important. It marks the beginning of the Christian church. It is a typical example of the preaching of the apostles.

The apostles proclaimed:

that the Old Testament promises came true in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the promised Messiah;
that the apostles were eyewitnesses of the public ministry of Jesus and were his chosen representatives;
that people must turn away (repent) from their sins and trust in God through Christ; and
that salvation and the presence of the Holy Spirit are promised to those who have a positive response to this message of the gospel.

This basic message repeats in the sermons of chapters 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 13. The same themes characterized the apostle Paul's preaching (see 1 Corinthians 15:3–9). The apostles all repeated this message when preaching to both Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles) throughout the world around the Mediterranean Sea. All people must turn away (repent) from their sins and turn to God by trusting in Jesus Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Babel: The Dispersion of Nations Following Jesus The Good News Message The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Peter preaches at Pentecost

Related verses

Isaiah 51:7
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.
Acts 7:2
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,
Deuteronomy 27:9
Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: “Be silent, O Israel, and listen! This day you have become the people of the LORD your God.
Isaiah 52:8
Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion.
Acts 5:35
“Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men.
Acts 2:22
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
Isaiah 58:1
“Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a ram’s horn. Declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins.
Isaiah 51:1
“Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were hewn.
Hosea 8:1
Put the ram’s horn to your lips! An eagle looms over the house of the LORD, because the people have transgressed My covenant and rebelled against My law.
Acts 1:26
Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles.
Proverbs 8:32
Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.
Isaiah 55:2
Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.

Parallels

Psalm 16:1–11 Joel 2:28–32

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Baptism of the Spirit Book of the Acts of the Apostles Eleven, the God, Being and Attributes of Jesus Christ Lord’s Supper, the Parthia, Parthians Peter, the Apostle Prophecy Prophet, Prophetess Repentance Spirit of God

Topics

Drunkenness: Falsely Accused of The Apostles Jerusalem: Gospel First Preached At Orator: The Apostles Peter: Preaches on Pentecost Day Preaching: Effective by Peter and Other Apostles Religious Zeal: Peter Revivals: At Pentecost, and Times After Pentecost Select Readings: Peter on the Day of Pentecost Tongue: Gift of

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