Atos 2

A Vinda do Espírito Santo no Dia de Pentecoste

1 Chegando o dia de Pentecoste, estavam todos reunidos num só lugar.
2 De repente veio do céu um som, como de um vento muito forte, e encheu toda a casa na qual estavam assentados.
3 E viram o que parecia línguas de fogo, que se separaram e pousaram sobre cada um deles.
4 Todos ficaram cheios do Espírito Santo e começaram a falar noutras línguas, conforme o Espírito os capacitava.
5 Havia em Jerusalém judeus, devotos a Deus, vindos de todas as nações do mundo.
6 Ouvindo-se o som, ajuntou-se uma multidão que ficou perplexa, pois cada um os ouvia falar em sua própria língua.
7 Atônitos e maravilhados, eles perguntavam: “Acaso não são galileus todos estes homens que estão falando?
8 Então, como os ouvimos, cada um de nós, em nossa própria língua materna?
9 Partos, medos e elamitas; habitantes da Mesopotâmia, Judeia e Capadócia, do Ponto e da província da Ásia,
10 Frígia e Panfília, Egito e das partes da Líbia próximas a Cirene; visitantes vindos de Roma,
11 tanto judeus como convertidos ao judaísmo; cretenses e árabes. Nós os ouvimos declarar as maravilhas de Deus em nossa própria língua!”
12 Atônitos e perplexos, todos perguntavam uns aos outros: “Que significa isto?”
13 Alguns outros, todavia, zombavam e diziam: “Eles beberam vinho demais”.

A Pregação de Pedro

14 Então Pedro levantou-se com os Onze e, em alta voz, dirigiu-se à multidão: “Homens da Judeia e todos os que vivem em Jerusalém, deixem-me explicar isto! Ouçam com atenção:
15 estes homens não estão bêbados, como vocês supõem. Ainda são nove horas da manhã![a]
16 Ao contrário, isto é o que foi predito pelo profeta Joel:
17 “ ‘Nos últimos dias, diz Deus,derramarei do meu Espírito sobre todos os povos.Os seus filhos e as suas filhas profetizarão,os jovens terão visões,os velhos terão sonhos.
18 Sobre os meus servos e as minhas servas[b]derramarei do meu Espírito naqueles dias,e eles profetizarão.
19 Mostrarei maravilhas em cima, no céu,e sinais em baixo, na terra:sangue, fogo e nuvens de fumaça.
20 O sol se tornará em trevase a lua em sangue,antes que venha o grande e glorioso dia do Senhor.
21 E todo aquele que invocaro nome do Senhor será salvo!’[c]
22 “Israelitas, ouçam estas palavras: Jesus de Nazaré foi aprovado por Deus diante de vocês por meio de milagres, maravilhas e sinais que Deus fez entre vocês por intermédio dele, como vocês mesmos sabem.
23 Este homem foi entregue por propósito determinado e pré-conhecimento de Deus; e vocês, com a ajuda de homens perversos,[d] o mataram, pregando-o na cruz.
24 Mas Deus o ressuscitou dos mortos, rompendo os laços da morte, porque era impossível que a morte o retivesse.
25 A respeito dele, disse Davi:“ ‘Eu sempre via o Senhor diante de mim.Porque ele está à minha direita,não serei abalado.
26 Por isso o meu curacao está alegre e a minha língua exulta;o meu corpo também repousará em esperança,
27 porque tu não me abandonarás no sepulcro,[e]nem permitirás que o teu Santo sofra decomposição.
28 Tu me fizeste conhecer os caminhos da vidae me encherás de alegria na tua presença’.[f]
29 “Irmãos, posso dizer com franqueza que o patriarca Davi morreu e foi sepultado, e o seu túmulo está entre nós até o dia de hoje.
30 Mas ele era profeta e sabia que Deus lhe prometera sob juramento que poria um dos seus descendentes no trono.
31 Prevendo isso, falou da ressurreição do Cristo,[g] que não foi abandonado no sepulcro e cujo corpo não sofreu decomposição.
32 Deus ressuscitou este Jesus, e todos nós somos testemunhas desse fato.
33 Exaltado à direita de Deus, ele recebeu do Pai o Espírito Santo prometido e derramou o que vocês agora veem e ouvem.
34 Pois Davi não subiu aos céus, mas ele mesmo declarou:“ ‘O Senhor disse ao meu Senhor:Senta-te à minha direita
35 até que eu ponha os teus inimigoscomo estrado para os teus pés’.[h]
36 “Portanto, que todo o Israel fique certo disto: Este Jesus, a quem vocês crucificaram, Deus o fez Senhor e Cristo”.
37 Quando ouviram isso, ficaram aflitos em seu coração e perguntaram a Pedro e aos outros apóstolos: “Irmãos, que faremos?”
38 Pedro respondeu: “Arrependam-se, e cada um de vocês seja batizado em nome de Jesus Cristo para perdão dos seus pecados, e receberão o dom do Espírito Santo.
39 Pois a promessa é para vocês, para os seus filhos e para todos os que estão longe, para todos quantos o Senhor, o nosso Deus, chamar”.
40 Com muitas outras palavras os advertia e insistia com eles: “Salvem-se desta geração corrompida!”
41 Os que aceitaram a mensagem foram batizados, e naquele dia houve um acréscimo de cerca de três mil pessoas.

A Comunhão dos Cristãos

42 Eles se dedicavam ao ensino dos apóstolos e à comunhão, ao partir do pão e às orações.
43 Todos estavam cheios de temor, e muitas maravilhas e sinais eram feitos pelos apóstolos.
44 Os que criam mantinham-se unidos e tinham tudo em comum.
45 Vendendo suas propriedades e bens, distribuíam a cada um conforme a sua necessidade.
46 Todos os dias, continuavam a reunir-se no pátio do templo. Partiam o pão em casa e juntos participavam das refeições, com alegria e sinceridade de coração,
47 louvando a Deus e tendo a simpatia de todo o povo. E o Senhor lhes acrescentava diariamente os que iam sendo salvos.

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Chapter 2

The descent of the Holy Spirit at the day of Pentecost. (1-4) The apostles speak in divers languages. (5-13) Peter's address to the Jews. (14-36) Three thousand souls converted. (37-41) The piety and affection of the disciples. (42-47)

Verses 1-4 We cannot forget how often, while their Master was with them there were strifes among the disciples which should be the greatest; but now all these strifes were at an end. They had prayed more together of late. Would we have the Spirit poured out upon us from on high, let us be all of one accord. And notwithstanding differences of sentiments and interests, as there were among those disciples, let us agree to love one another; for where brethren dwell together in unity, there the Lord commands his blessing. A rushing mighty wind came with great force. This was to signify the powerful influences and working of the Spirit of God upon the minds of men, and thereby upon the world. Thus the convictions of the Spirit make way for his comforts; and the rough blasts of that blessed wind, prepare the soul for its soft and gentle gales. There was an appearance of something like flaming fire, lighting on every one of them, according to John Baptist's saying concerning Christ; He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire. The Spirit, like fire, melts the heart, burns up the dross, and kindles pious and devout affections in the soul; in which, as in the fire on the altar, the spiritual sacrifices are offered up. They were all filled with the Holy Ghost, more than before. They were filled with the graces of the Spirit, and more than ever under his sanctifying influences; more weaned from this world, and better acquainted with the other. They were more filled with the comforts of the Spirit, rejoiced more than ever in the love of Christ and the hope of heaven: in it all their griefs and fears were swallowed up. They were filled with the gifts of the Holy Ghost; they had miraculous powers for the furtherance of the gospel. They spake, not from previous though or meditation, but as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Verses 5-13 The difference in languages which arose at Babel, has much hindered the spread of knowledge and religion. The instruments whom the Lord first employed in spreading the Christian religion, could have made no progress without this gift, which proved that their authority was from God.

Verses 14-21 Peter's sermon shows that he was thoroughly recovered from his fall, and thoroughly restored to the Divine favour; for he who had denied Christ, now boldly confessed him. His account of the miraculous pouring forth of the Spirit, was designed to awaken the hearers to embrace the faith of Christ, and to join themselves to his church. It was the fulfilling the Scripture, and the fruit of Christ's resurrection and ascension, and proof of both. Though Peter was filled with the Holy Ghost, and spake with tongues as the Spirit gave him utterance, yet he did not think to set aside the Scriptures. Christ's scholars never learn above their Bible; and the Spirit is given, not to do away the Scriptures, but to enable us to understand, approve, and obey them. Assuredly none will escape the condemnation of the great day, except those who call upon the name of the Lord, in and through his Son Jesus Christ, as the Saviour of sinners, and the Judge of all mankind.

Verses 22-36 From this gift of the Holy Ghost, Peter preaches unto them Jesus: and here is the history of Christ. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed but a few weeks before. His death is considered as God's act; and of wonderful grace and wisdom. Thus Divine justice must be satisfied, God and man brought together again, and Christ himself glorified, according to an eternal counsel, which could not be altered. And as the people's act; in them it was an act of awful sin and folly. Christ's resurrection did away the reproach of his death; Peter speaks largely upon this. Christ was God's Holy One, sanctified and set apart to his service in the work of redemption. His death and sufferings should be, not to him only, but to all his, the entrance to a blessed life for evermore. This event had taken place as foretold, and the apostles were witnesses. Nor did the resurrection rest upon this alone; Christ had poured upon his disciples the miraculous gifts and Divine influences, of which they witnessed the effects. Through the Saviour, the ways of life are made known; and we are encouraged to expect God's presence, and his favour for evermore. All this springs from assured belief that Jesus is the Lord, and the anointed Saviour.

Verses 37-41 From the first delivery of that Divine message, it appeared that there was Divine power going with it; and thousands were brought to the obedience of faith. But neither Peter's words, nor the miracle they witnessed, could have produced such effects, had not the Holy Spirit been given. Sinners, when their eyes are opened, cannot but be pricked to the heart for sin, cannot but feel an inward uneasiness. The apostle exhorted them to repent of their sins, and openly to avow their belief in Jesus as the Messiah, by being baptized in his name. Thus professing their faith in Him, they would receive remission of their sins, and partake of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. To separate from wicked people, is the only way to save ourselves from them. Those who repent of their sins, and give up themselves to Jesus Christ, must prove their sincerity by breaking off from the wicked. We must save ourselves from them; which denotes avoiding them with dread and holy fear. By God's grace three thousand persons accepted the gospel invitation. There can be no doubt that the gift of the Holy Ghost, which they all received, and from which no true believer has ever been shut out, was that Spirit of adoption, that converting, guiding, sanctifying grace, which is bestowed upon all the members of the family of our heavenly Father. Repentance and remission of sins are still preached to the chief of sinners, in the Redeemer's name; still the Holy Spirit seals the blessing on the believer's heart; still the encouraging promises are to us and our children; and still the blessings are offered to all that are afar off.

Verses 42-47 In these verses we have the history of the truly primitive church, of the first days of it; its state of infancy indeed, but, like that, the state of its greatest innocence. They kept close to holy ordinances, and abounded in piety and devotion; for Christianity, when admitted in the power of it, will dispose the soul to communion with God in all those ways wherein he has appointed us to meet him, and has promised to meet us. The greatness of the event raised them above the world, and the Holy Ghost filled them with such love, as made every one to be to another as to himself, and so made all things common, not by destroying property, but doing away selfishness, and causing charity. And God who moved them to it, knew that they were quickly to be driven from their possessions in Judea. The Lord, from day to day, inclined the hearts of more to embrace the gospel; not merely professors, but such as were actually brought into a state of acceptance with God, being made partakers of regenerating grace. Those whom God has designed for eternal salvation, shall be effectually brought to Christ, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of his glory.

Footnotes 8

  • [a]. Grego: "Esta é ainda a terceira hora do dia!"
  • [b]. Ou "Até sobre os meus escravos e as minhas escravas"
  • [c]. Jl 2.28-32
  • [d]. Ou "daqueles que não possuem a lei; " (isto é, os gentios).
  • [e]. Grego: "Hades; " também no versículo 31. Esta palavra também pode ser traduzida porinferno, morte ou profundezas.
  • [f]. Sl 16.8-11
  • [g]. Ou "Messias. " Tanto "Cristo " (grego) como "Messias " (hebraico) significam Ungido; também em todo o livro de Atos.
  • [h]. Sl 110.1

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