Acts 2:14
What does Acts 2:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 2:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 2:14 means
Peter, taking a leadership role among the apostles, boldly stood up to address the diverse and chaotic crowd. His immediate action shows his renewed courage and empowerment by the Holy Spirit. He directly confronts the accusations and the confusion, signaling the beginning of the apostolic proclamation of the Gospel to the masses. His address marks a pivotal moment, transitioning from miraculous phenomena to authoritative explanation and evangelism.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But 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:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Peter, getting up, with the eleven, said in a loud voice, O men of Judaea, and all you who are living in Jerusalem, take note of this and give ear to my words.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Peter having stood up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and declared to them, `Men, Jews! and all those dwelling in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and harken to my sayings,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But Peter standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke to them: Ye men of Judea, and all you that dwell in Jerusalem, be this known to you and with your ears receive my words.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and spoke forth to them, Men of Judaea, and all ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give heed to my words:
Context
This verse marks a significant transition in the chapter, moving from the miraculous manifestations of the Spirit and the crowd's reactions to Peter's authoritative explanation. Standing with the other apostles, Peter prepares to directly address both the genuine perplexity and the mocking accusations, which he immediately refutes in the following verse, establishing his credibility.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 7:2
And he said, Brethren and fathers, hearken: The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Haran,
- Isaiah 40:9
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up on a high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold, your God!
- Isaiah 55:2
Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
- Acts 1:26
And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
- Isaiah 58:1
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and declare unto my people their transgression, and to the house of Jacob their sins.
- Proverbs 8:32
Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.
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