Acts 2:3

And there appeared unto them divided tongues, as it were of fire, and it sat upon each of them:

1770 John Worsley NT

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

2And suddenly there was a sound from heaven as of a strong rushing wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

4and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:15And Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.

John 1:32And John testified saying, I saw the Spirit descending like a dove from heaven, and it abode upon Him.

Acts 2:4and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

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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