Acts 2:13
What does Acts 2:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 2:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 2:13 means
Amidst the genuine wonder and confusion, some in the crowd offered a cynical and dismissive explanation: they accused the disciples of being intoxicated. This accusation highlights the human tendency to rationalize or mock what cannot be readily understood, particularly spiritual phenomena. This contrasting reaction sets up Peter's immediate defense and provides him a clear point of refutation for his sermon.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But others mocking said, They are filled with new wine.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But others mocking said, They are filled with new wine.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But others, making sport of them, said, They are full of new wine.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and others mocking said, --`They are full of sweet wine;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But others mocking, said: These men are full of new wine.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But others mocking said, They are full of new wine.
Context
Following the general amazement and confusion of the crowd in the previous verse, this verse presents a cynical, dismissive reaction. This mocking accusation provides an immediate point of contention that Peter addresses head-on, setting the stage for his authoritative and Spirit-filled defense and proclamation of the Gospel.
v.12And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
v.13This passage
v.14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, saying, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and give ear unto my words.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Zechariah 9:17
For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! grain shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.
- Zechariah 9:15
Jehovah of hosts will defend them; and they shall devour, and shall tread down the sling-stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, like the corners of the altar.
- Zechariah 10:7
And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine; yea, their children shall see it, and rejoice; their heart shall be glad in Jehovah.
- Ephesians 5:18
And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
- 1 Samuel 1:14
And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
- Job 32:19
Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.
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