Acts 2:11
The Scripture
(11) Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
After Jesus’ resurrection the apostles gathered at the house of Mary and the apostle Peter on the day of Pentecost and a wind filled the house as tongues of fire appeared enabling the believers to speak in other languages. The Holy Spirit empowered them to preach the gospel to Jews and Gentiles causing great attention and leading to persecution. This event marks the beginning of the early church’s mission and unity.
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Acts 27:7Acts 27:12Titus 1:5Titus 1:12I Kings 10:15II Chronicles 17:11II Chronicles 26:7Isaiah 13:20Isaiah 21:13Jeremiah 3:2Jeremiah 25:24Galatians 1:17
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