Acts 2:20

20 The sun will become dark. The moon will turn red like blood. This will happen before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.

Acts 2:20 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 2:20

The sun shall be turned into darkness
As at the death of Christ, by a total eclipse of it:

and the moon into blood;
as at the opening of the sixth seal, ( Revelation 6:12 )

before that great and notable day of the Lord come;
when he shall come in power and great glory, as he did in a few years after this, to take vengeance on the Jews, and destroy their nation, city, and temple; in which there was a display of his greatness, and power, and which was awful and "terrible" to them, as in Joel it is called; (See Gill on Matthew 24:29).

Acts 2:20 In-Context

18 In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on those who serve me, both men and women. When I do, they will prophesy.

19 I will show wonders in the heavens above. I will show miraculous signs on the earth below. There will be blood and fire and clouds of smoke.

20 The sun will become dark. The moon will turn red like blood. This will happen before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.

21 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.' (Joel 2:28-32)

22 "Men of Israel, listen to this! Jesus of Nazareth was a man who had God's approval. God did miracles, wonders and signs among you through Jesus. You yourselves know this.