Acts 2:5

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

Literal

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

Latin

Erant autem in Jerusalem habitantes Judæi, viri religiosi ex omni natione quæ sub cælo est.

Interlinear

Greek

English

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

Notes

Acts 2:5–11

Since Pentecost was a feast people had to travel to attend, Jews from every nation were in Jerusalem (see study note on 2:1–4). They could hear the gospel (the good news about Jesus) in their own languages. The gospel is for all people (2:38–39).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Babel: The Dispersion of Nations Spirit Empowerment The Spirit’s Presence

Events

The Holy Spirit comes

Related verses

Luke 2:25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Acts 8:2
God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.
Colossians 1:23
…if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Isaiah 66:18
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.
Acts 22:12
There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
Zechariah 8:18
Then the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying,
John 12:20
Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast.
Luke 24:18
One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
Acts 8:27
So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship,
Acts 10:7
When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
Deuteronomy 2:25
This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”
Exodus 23:16
You are also to keep the Feast of Harvest with the firstfruits of the produce from what you sow in the field. And keep the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather your produce from the field.

Parallels

Genesis 11:1–9 Leviticus 23:15–22

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

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

Glossary

Baptism of the Spirit Book of the Acts of the Apostles Cappadocia God, Being and Attributes of Jesus Christ Judaizers Lord’s Supper, the Parthia, Parthians Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Prophecy Repentance Spirit of God Travel

Topics

Bernice: Daughter of Agrippa Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): Aliens (Non-Jews) Were Permitted to Attend Jerusalem: Miraculous Gift of the Holy Spirit First Given At Orator: The Apostles Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning: Dispersion of Revivals: At Pentecost, and Times After Pentecost Select Readings: Peter on the Day of Pentecost Testimony: Religious, Exemplified the Anniversary Feasts were Seasons of The Jews Dispersed in Distant Parts often Attended Tongue: Gift of

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