Acts 2:2 Parallel Translations

Suddenly, a sound like a violently blowing wind came from the sky and filled the whole house where they were staying.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like the rushing of a violent wind, and all the house where they were was full of it.

DBY:

And there came suddenly a sound out of heaven as of a violent impetuous blowing, and filled all the house where they were sitting.

ERV:

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

WEY:

when suddenly there came from the sky a sound as of a strong rushing blast of wind. This filled the whole house where they were sitting;

WBS:

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

WEB:

Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

YLT:

and there came suddenly out of the heaven a sound as of a bearing violent breath, and it filled all the house where they were sitting,

Acts 2:2 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

2:2 There came a sound. As this day, the day of the founding of the church, was to be a day of signs and wonders, the shedding forth of the Spirit was made perceptible to all. The sound was heard, the tongues of fire were seen, the word was spoken in many languages.
It filled all the house. The mighty sound. At the same time the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit, their spirits baptized in the Spirit.

WES:

2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven - So will the Son of man come to judgment. And it filled all the house - That is, all that part of the temple where they were sitting.

MHC:

2:1-4 We cannot forget how often, while their Master was with them there were strifes among the disciples which should be the greatest; but now all these strifes were at an end. They had prayed more together of late. Would we have the Spirit poured out upon us from on high, let us be all of one accord. And notwithstanding differences of sentiments and interests, as there were among those disciples, let us agree to love one another; for where brethren dwell together in unity, there the Lord commands his blessing. A rushing mighty wind came with great force. This was to signify the powerful influences and working of the Spirit of God upon the minds of men, and thereby upon the world. Thus the convictions of the Spirit make way for his comforts; and the rough blasts of that blessed wind, prepare the soul for its soft and gentle gales. There was an appearance of something like flaming fire, lighting on every one of them, according to John Baptist's saying concerning Christ; He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire. The Spirit, like fire, melts the heart, burns up the dross, and kindles pious and devout affections in the soul; in which, as in the fire on the altar, the spiritual sacrifices are offered up. They were all filled with the Holy Ghost, more than before. They were filled with the graces of the Spirit, and more than ever under his sanctifying influences; more weaned from this world, and better acquainted with the other. They were more filled with the comforts of the Spirit, rejoiced more than ever in the love of Christ and the hope of heaven: in it all their griefs and fears were swallowed up. They were filled with the gifts of the Holy Ghost; they had miraculous powers for the furtherance of the gospel. They spake, not from previous though or meditation, but as the Spirit gave them utterance.

CONC:

Bearing Blast Blowing Breath Filled Full Heaven Impetuous Mighty Noise Rush Rushing Sitting Sky Strong Suddenly Violent Wind

Bearing Blast Blowing Breath Filled Full Heaven House Impetuous Mighty Noise Rush Rushing Sitting Sky Sound Strong Suddenly Violent Whole Wind

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