NIV 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. NRS 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. NIV 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. NRS 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. NIV 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. NRS 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. NIV 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. NRS 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. NIV 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. NRS 5 Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. NIV 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. NRS 6 And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. NIV 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? NRS 7 Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? NIV 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? NRS 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? NIV 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, NRS 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, NIV 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome NRS 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, NIV 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” NRS 11 Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." NIV 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” NRS 12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" NIV 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.” NRS 13 But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine." NIV 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. NRS 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. NIV 15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! NRS 15 Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. NIV 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: NRS 16 No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: NIV 17 “ ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. NRS 17 "In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. NIV 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. NRS 18 Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. NIV 19 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. NRS 19 And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. NIV 20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. NRS 20 The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. NIV 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ NRS 21 Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' NIV 22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. NRS 22 "You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know— NIV 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. NRS 23 this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. NIV 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. NRS 24 But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. NIV 25 David said about him: “ ‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. NRS 25 For David says concerning him, "I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; NIV 26 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest in hope, NRS 26 therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. NIV 27 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, you will not let your holy one see decay. NRS 27 For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. NIV 28 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.’ NRS 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.' NIV 29 “Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. NRS 29 "Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. NIV 30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. NRS 30 Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. NIV 31 Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay. NRS 31 Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying, "He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.' NIV 32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. NRS 32 This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. NIV 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. NRS 33 Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you both see and hear. NIV 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, “ ‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand NRS 34 For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, "The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, NIV 35 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” ’ NRS 35 until I make your enemies your footstool." ' NIV 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” NRS 36 Therefore let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified." NIV 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” NRS 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" NIV 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. NRS 38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. NIV 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” NRS 39 For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him." NIV 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” NRS 40 And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." NIV 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. NRS 41 So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. NIV 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. NRS 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. NIV 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. NRS 43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. NIV 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. NRS 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; NIV 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. NRS 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. NIV 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, NRS 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, NIV 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. NRS 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
NRS 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. NRS 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. NRS 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. NRS 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. NRS 5 Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. NRS 6 And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. NRS 7 Amazed and astonished, they asked, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? NRS 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? NRS 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, NRS 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, NRS 11 Cretans and Arabs—in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power." NRS 12 All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" NRS 13 But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine." NRS 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. NRS 15 Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. NRS 16 No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: NRS 17 "In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. NRS 18 Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. NRS 19 And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. NRS 20 The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord's great and glorious day. NRS 21 Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' NRS 22 "You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know— NRS 23 this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. NRS 24 But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. NRS 25 For David says concerning him, "I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; NRS 26 therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope. NRS 27 For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. NRS 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.' NRS 29 "Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. NRS 30 Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. NRS 31 Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying, "He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.' NRS 32 This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses. NRS 33 Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you both see and hear. NRS 34 For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says, "The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, NRS 35 until I make your enemies your footstool." ' NRS 36 Therefore let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified." NRS 37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" NRS 38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. NRS 39 For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him." NRS 40 And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." NRS 41 So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. NRS 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. NRS 43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. NRS 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; NRS 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. NRS 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, NRS 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.