Acts 2:3

Then there appeared tongues of what seemed to be flame, separating, so that one settled on each of them;

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In The King James Version

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

In Context

2when suddenly there came from the heavens a noise like a strong wind rushing by; it filled the whole house in which they were sitting.

4and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit prompted their utterances.

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Cross References

Psalms 55:9Confuse them, Lord, upset their plans; for I see violence and strife in the city.

Malachi 3:2But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand firm when he appears? He is like a refiner’s fire, and like a launderer’s soap,

Matthew 3:15“This is the way it should be for now,” Jesus answered, “because we should do everything that God requires.” So John agreed.

John 1:32John also said: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven like a dove and rest on him.

Acts 2:4and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit prompted their utterances.

Matthew Henry on Acts 2:2-5

The Day of Pentecost. 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. We have here an account of the descent of the Holy Ghost upon… Read the whole commentary →

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