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Acts 2:4-12 The Coming of the Holy Spirit

4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.

7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?

8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?

9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome

11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”

Cross References for Acts 2:4-12

John 20:22 - And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse John 20:22 Click to read the verse John 20:22

Acts 7:55 - But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus s... Click to read the verse Acts 7:55 Click to read the verse Acts 7:55

Ephesians 6:18 - And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mi... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:18

Psalms 68:18 - When you ascended on high, you led captives in your train; you received gifts from men, even fr... Click to read the verse Psalms 68:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 68:18

Jeremiah 6:11 - But I am full of the wrath of the Lord, and I cannot hold it in. “Pour it out on the children i... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:11 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:11

1 Corinthians 14:5 - I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:5

Acts 9:17 - Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Sau... Click to read the verse Acts 9:17 Click to read the verse Acts 9:17

Acts 6:3 - Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We... Click to read the verse Acts 6:3 Click to read the verse Acts 6:3

Acts 6:5 - This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy ... Click to read the verse Acts 6:5 Click to read the verse Acts 6:5

Ephesians 6:19 - Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessl... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:19

Mark 13:11 - Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just... Click to read the verse Mark 13:11 Click to read the verse Mark 13:11

John 14:26 - But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all th... Click to read the verse John 14:26 Click to read the verse John 14:26

Luke 21:15 - For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or co... Click to read the verse Luke 21:15 Click to read the verse Luke 21:15

Isaiah 59:21 - “As for me, this is my covenant with them,” says the Lord. “My Spirit, who is on you, and my wo... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:21

Ezekiel 3:11 - Go now to your countrymen in exile and speak to them. Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:11 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:11

Acts 13:15 - After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue rulers sent word to them, saying... Click to read the verse Acts 13:15 Click to read the verse Acts 13:15

1 Peter 1:12 - It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the t... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:12

1 Corinthians 1:5 - For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:5

Acts 19:6 - When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and... Click to read the verse Acts 19:6 Click to read the verse Acts 19:6

Luke 1:15 - for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drin... Click to read the verse Luke 1:15 Click to read the verse Luke 1:15

Ephesians 5:18 - Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:18

Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overfl... Click to read the verse Romans 15:13 Click to read the verse Romans 15:13

John 7:39 - By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that t... Click to read the verse John 7:39 Click to read the verse John 7:39

1 Samuel 10:10 - When they arrived at Gibeah, a procession of prophets met him; the Spirit of God came upon him ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:10

2 Peter 1:21 - For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carri... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:21 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:21

Micah 3:8 - But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might,... Click to read the verse Micah 3:8 Click to read the verse Micah 3:8

Luke 12:12 - for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” Click to read the verse Luke 12:12 Click to read the verse Luke 12:12

Numbers 11:25-29 - Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke with him, and he took of the Spirit that was on ... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:25-29 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:25-29

Acts 11:15 - “As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. Click to read the verse Acts 11:15 Click to read the verse Acts 11:15

Acts 4:31 - After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with ... Click to read the verse Acts 4:31 Click to read the verse Acts 4:31

2 Samuel 23:2 - “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:2

Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in J... Click to read the verse Acts 1:8 Click to read the verse Acts 1:8

Acts 8:17 - Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse Acts 8:17 Click to read the verse Acts 8:17

Luke 5:10 - and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “D... Click to read the verse Luke 5:10 Click to read the verse Luke 5:10

Acts 11:24 - He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought... Click to read the verse Acts 11:24 Click to read the verse Acts 11:24

1 Corinthians 12:10 - to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:10

Acts 4:20 - For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Click to read the verse Acts 4:20 Click to read the verse Acts 4:20

Ephesians 3:19 - and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:19

Isaiah 28:11 - Very well then, with foreign lips and strange tongues God will speak to this people, Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 28:11

Acts 2:11 - (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of Go... Click to read the verse Acts 2:11 Click to read the verse Acts 2:11

Exodus 4:11-12 - The Lord said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight ... Click to read the verse Exodus 4:11-12 Click to read the verse Exodus 4:11-12

Jeremiah 1:7-9 - But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ You must go to everyone I send you t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:7-9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 1:7-9

Acts 2:3 - They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. Click to read the verse Acts 2:3 Click to read the verse Acts 2:3

John 1:33 - I would not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The... Click to read the verse John 1:33 Click to read the verse John 1:33

Luke 1:41 - When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled wit... Click to read the verse Luke 1:41 Click to read the verse Luke 1:41

Matthew 10:19 - But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you wil... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:19

Acts 4:8 - Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! Click to read the verse Acts 4:8 Click to read the verse Acts 4:8

Luke 4:1 - The Temptation of Jesus Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by... Click to read the verse Luke 4:1 Click to read the verse Luke 4:1

Ezekiel 47:3 - As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits a... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 47:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 47:3

Acts 1:5 - For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Click to read the verse Acts 1:5 Click to read the verse Acts 1:5

Matthew 10:20 - for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:20

Acts 13:9 - Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and... Click to read the verse Acts 13:9 Click to read the verse Acts 13:9

Mark 16:17 - And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they w... Click to read the verse Mark 16:17 Click to read the verse Mark 16:17

Mark 1:8 - I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Click to read the verse Mark 1:8 Click to read the verse Mark 1:8

1 Corinthians 2:13 - This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:13

1 Corinthians 13:1 - If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:1

Acts 10:46 - For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said, Click to read the verse Acts 10:46 Click to read the verse Acts 10:46

Luke 1:67 - Zechariah’s Song His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: Click to read the verse Luke 1:67 Click to read the verse Luke 1:67

Acts 15:8 - God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just ... Click to read the verse Acts 15:8 Click to read the verse Acts 15:8

Acts 5:32 - We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who ob... Click to read the verse Acts 5:32 Click to read the verse Acts 5:32

Acts 6:8 - Stephen Seized Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculo... Click to read the verse Acts 6:8 Click to read the verse Acts 6:8

Acts 13:52 - And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse Acts 13:52 Click to read the verse Acts 13:52

Acts 10:47 - “Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spiri... Click to read the verse Acts 10:47 Click to read the verse Acts 10:47

1 Corinthians 14:18 - I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:18 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:18

1 Corinthians 12:28-30 - And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28-30 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:28-30

1 Corinthians 14:26-32 - Orderly Worship What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:26-32 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:26-32

1 Corinthians 14:21-23 - In the Law it is written: “Through men of strange tongues and through the lips of foreigners I ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:21-23 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:21-23

1 Corinthians 13:8 - Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:8