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NASB | Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 2:4 And they were all filled [that is, diffused throughout their being] with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues (different languages), as the Spirit was giving them the ability to speak out [clearly and appropriately]. |
Bible Question:
John 16:14-16 Which verses show how Peter recognized Jesus Christ position of authority after His ascension? Why is Peter able to preach such a powerful sermon? I beleive that he starts his sermom with "Hear" these words he wanted people to pay attention(something many teachers fail to do) And he tells them they "know,"Peter refers to what these people already knew about Jesus.Peter was there to tell the truth. Just think a few months before Peter didn't realy know Jesus. |
Bible Answer: Certainly Peter fully realized the full authority of the risen Christ when he preached his sermon on the day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2. He was able to preach such a powerful sermon because he was empowered by the Holy Spirit (see Acts 2:4). Peter had the distinction of delivering the very first sermon in the church age, a sermon that achieved immortality, because it constitutes a portion of God's eternal word. --Hank |