Acts 2:17
The Scripture
(17) And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of 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:
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 49:1Isaiah 2:2Daniel 10:14Hosea 3:5Micah 4:1Hebrews 1:2James 5:3II Peter 3:3Acts 10:45Psalms 72:6Proverbs 1:23Isaiah 32:15
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