Acts 2:5
Now there were Jews who were living in Jerusalem, godly men, from every nation under heaven.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 23:16You must observe the Festival of Harvest, the firstfruits of your labors when you sowed seed in the fields. Also you must observe the Festival of Ingathering at the end of the year, when you gather in your produce from the fields.
Isaiah 66:18For I know their deeds and their thoughts. The time is coming when I will gather all nations and languages. They will come and will see my glory. + 66:18 This verse is very difficult, and modern versions provide various interpretations.
Matthew 24:14This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all the nations. Then the end will come.
Luke 17:24for as the lightning shines brightly when it flashes from one part of the sky to another part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in his day.
John 12:20Now certain Greeks were among those who were going up to worship at the festival.
Acts 8:2Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him.
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 →