Apologetics Bible

Acts 2:1

Greek

Καὶ ἐν τῷ συμπληροῦσθαι τὴν ἡμέραν τῆς πεντηκοστῆς ἦσαν ⸂πάντες ὁμοῦ⸃ ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτό,

Kai en to sympleroysthai ten emeran tes pentekostes esan pantes omoy epi to ayto,

KJV: And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

AKJV: And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

ASV: And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place.

YLT: And in the day of the Pentecost being fulfilled, they were all with one accord at the same place,

Exposition: Acts 2:1 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:2

Greek

καὶ ἐγένετο ἄφνω ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἦχος ὥσπερ φερομένης πνοῆς βιαίας καὶ ἐπλήρωσεν ὅλον τὸν οἶκον οὗ ἦσαν καθήμενοι,

kai egeneto aphno ek toy oyranoy echos osper pheromenes pnoes biaias kai eplerosen olon ton oikon oy esan kathemenoi,

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.

AKJV: 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.

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,

Exposition: Acts 2:2 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:3

Greek

καὶ ὤφθησαν αὐτοῖς διαμεριζόμεναι γλῶσσαι ὡσεὶ πυρός, ⸂καὶ ἐκάθισεν⸃ ἐφʼ ἕνα ἕκαστον αὐτῶν,

kai ophthesan aytois diamerizomenai glossai osei pyros, kai ekathisen eph ena ekaston ayton,

KJV: And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

AKJV: And there appeared to them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat on each of them.

ASV: And there appeared unto them tongues parting asunder, like as of fire; and it sat upon each one of them.

YLT: and there appeared to them divided tongues, as it were of fire; it sat also upon each one of them,

Exposition: Acts 2:3 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:4

Greek

καὶ ἐπλήσθησαν ⸀πάντες πνεύματος ἁγίου, καὶ ἤρξαντο λαλεῖν ἑτέραις γλώσσαις καθὼς τὸ πνεῦμα ἐδίδου ⸂ἀποφθέγγεσθαι αὐτοῖς⸃.

kai eplesthesan pantes pneymatos agioy, kai erxanto lalein eterais glossais kathos to pneyma edidoy apophtheggesthai aytois.

KJV: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

AKJV: And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

ASV: And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

YLT: and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, according as the Spirit was giving them to declare.

Exposition: Acts 2:4 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:5

Greek

Ἦσαν δὲ ⸀ἐν Ἰερουσαλὴμ κατοικοῦντες Ἰουδαῖοι, ἄνδρες εὐλαβεῖς ἀπὸ παντὸς ἔθνους τῶν ὑπὸ τὸν οὐρανόν·

Esan de en Ieroysalem katoikoyntes Ioydaioi, andres eylabeis apo pantos ethnoys ton ypo ton oyranon·

KJV: And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

AKJV: And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

ASV: Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.

YLT: And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation of those under the heaven,

Exposition: Acts 2:5 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:6

Greek

γενομένης δὲ τῆς φωνῆς ταύτης συνῆλθε τὸ πλῆθος καὶ συνεχύθη, ὅτι ⸀ἤκουον εἷς ἕκαστος τῇ ἰδίᾳ διαλέκτῳ λαλούντων αὐτῶν·

genomenes de tes phones taytes synelthe to plethos kai synechythe, oti ekoyon eis ekastos te idia dialekto laloynton ayton·

KJV: Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

AKJV: Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

ASV: And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language.

YLT: and the rumour of this having come, the multitude came together, and was confounded, because they were each one hearing them speaking in his proper dialect,

Exposition: Acts 2:6 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:7

Greek

ἐξίσταντο ⸀δὲ καὶ ἐθαύμαζον ⸀λέγοντες· ⸀Οὐχ ἰδοὺ ⸀πάντες οὗτοί εἰσιν οἱ λαλοῦντες Γαλιλαῖοι;

existanto de kai ethaymazon legontes· Oych idoy pantes oytoi eisin oi laloyntes Galilaioi;

KJV: And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans?

AKJV: And they were all amazed and marveled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

ASV: And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying, Behold, are not all these that speak Galilæans?

YLT: and they were all amazed, and did wonder, saying one unto another, `Lo, are not all these who are speaking Galileans?

Exposition: Acts 2:7 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans?'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:8

Greek

καὶ πῶς ἡμεῖς ἀκούομεν ἕκαστος τῇ ἰδίᾳ διαλέκτῳ ἡμῶν ἐν ᾗ ἐγεννήθημεν;

kai pos emeis akoyomen ekastos te idia dialekto emon en e egennethemen;

KJV: And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

AKJV: And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

ASV: And how hear we, every man in our own language wherein we were born?

YLT: and how do we hear, each in our proper dialect, in which we were born?

Exposition: Acts 2:8 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:9

Greek

Πάρθοι καὶ Μῆδοι καὶ Ἐλαμῖται, καὶ οἱ κατοικοῦντες τὴν Μεσοποταμίαν, Ἰουδαίαν τε καὶ Καππαδοκίαν, Πόντον καὶ τὴν Ἀσίαν,

Parthoi kai Medoi kai Elamitai, kai oi katoikoyntes ten Mesopotamian, Ioydaian te kai Kappadokian, Ponton kai ten Asian,

KJV: Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

AKJV: Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

ASV: Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, in Judæa and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia,

YLT: Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and those dwelling in Mesopotamia, in Judea also, and Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia,

Exposition: Acts 2:9 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:10

Greek

Φρυγίαν τε καὶ Παμφυλίαν, Αἴγυπτον καὶ τὰ μέρη τῆς Λιβύης τῆς κατὰ Κυρήνην, καὶ οἱ ἐπιδημοῦντες Ῥωμαῖοι,

Phrygian te kai Pamphylian, Aigypton kai ta mere tes Libyes tes kata Kyrenen, kai oi epidemoyntes Romaioi,

KJV: Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

AKJV: Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

ASV: in Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and sojourners from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,

YLT: Phrygia also, and Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Libya, that are along Cyrene, and the strangers of Rome, both Jews and proselytes,

Exposition: Acts 2:10 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:11

Greek

Ἰουδαῖοί τε καὶ προσήλυτοι, Κρῆτες καὶ Ἄραβες, ἀκούομεν λαλούντων αὐτῶν ταῖς ἡμετέραις γλώσσαις τὰ μεγαλεῖα τοῦ θεοῦ.

Ioydaioi te kai proselytoi, Kretes kai Arabes, akoyomen laloynton ayton tais emeterais glossais ta megaleia toy theoy.

KJV: Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

AKJV: Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

ASV: Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tongues the mighty works of God.

YLT: Cretes and Arabians, we did hear them speaking in our tongues the great things of God.'

Exposition: Acts 2:11 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:12

Greek

ἐξίσταντο δὲ πάντες καὶ ⸀διηπόρουν, ἄλλος πρὸς ἄλλον λέγοντες· Τί ⸀θέλει τοῦτο εἶναι;

existanto de pantes kai dieporoyn, allos pros allon legontes· Ti thelei toyto einai;

KJV: And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

AKJV: And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What means this?

ASV: And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

YLT: And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one unto another, `What would this wish to be?'

Exposition: Acts 2:12 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:13

Greek

ἕτεροι δὲ ⸀διαχλευάζοντες ἔλεγον ὅτι Γλεύκους μεμεστωμένοι εἰσίν.

eteroi de diachleyazontes elegon oti Gleykoys memestomenoi eisin.

KJV: Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

AKJV: Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. ¶

ASV: But others mocking said, They are filled with new wine.

YLT: and others mocking said, --`They are full of sweet wine;'

Exposition: Acts 2:13 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:14

Greek

Σταθεὶς δὲ ⸀ὁ Πέτρος σὺν τοῖς ἕνδεκα ἐπῆρεν τὴν φωνὴν αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀπεφθέγξατο αὐτοῖς· Ἄνδρες Ἰουδαῖοι καὶ οἱ κατοικοῦντες Ἰερουσαλὴμ ⸀πάντες, τοῦτο ὑμῖν γνωστὸν ἔστω καὶ ἐνωτίσασθε τὰ ῥήματά μου.

Statheis de o Petros syn tois endeka eperen ten phonen aytoy kai apephthegxato aytois· Andres Ioydaioi kai oi katoikoyntes Ieroysalem pantes, toyto ymin gnoston esto kai enotisasthe ta remata moy.

KJV: But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

AKJV: But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said to them, You men of Judaea, and all you that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known to you, and listen to my words:

ASV: But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, saying, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and give ear unto my words.

YLT: and Peter having stood up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and declared to them, `Men, Jews! and all those dwelling in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and harken to my sayings,

Exposition: Acts 2:14 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:15

Greek

οὐ γὰρ ὡς ὑμεῖς ὑπολαμβάνετε οὗτοι μεθύουσιν, ἔστιν γὰρ ὥρα τρίτη τῆς ἡμέρας,

oy gar os ymeis ypolambanete oytoi methyoysin, estin gar ora trite tes emeras,

KJV: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

AKJV: For these are not drunken, as you suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

ASV: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose; seeing it is but the third hour of the day;

YLT: for these are not drunken, as ye take it up, for it is the third hour of the day.

Exposition: Acts 2:15 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:16

Greek

ἀλλὰ τοῦτό ἐστιν τὸ εἰρημένον διὰ τοῦ προφήτου Ἰωήλ·

alla toyto estin to eiremenon dia toy prophetoy Ioel·

KJV: But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

AKJV: But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

ASV: but this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel:

YLT: `But this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel:

Exposition: Acts 2:16 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:17

Greek

Καὶ ἔσται ἐν ταῖς ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις, λέγει ὁ θεός, ἐκχεῶ ἀπὸ τοῦ πνεύματός μου ἐπὶ πᾶσαν σάρκα, καὶ προφητεύσουσιν οἱ υἱοὶ ὑμῶν καὶ αἱ θυγατέρες ὑμῶν, καὶ οἱ νεανίσκοι ὑμῶν ὁράσεις ὄψονται, καὶ οἱ πρεσβύτεροι ὑμῶν ⸀ἐνυπνίοις ἐνυπνιασθήσονται·

Kai estai en tais eschatais emerais, legei o theos, ekcheo apo toy pneymatos moy epi pasan sarka, kai propheteysoysin oi yioi ymon kai ai thygateres ymon, kai oi neaniskoi ymon oraseis opsontai, kai oi presbyteroi ymon enypniois enypniasthesontai·

KJV: And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

AKJV: And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out of my Spirit on all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

ASV: And it shall be in the last days, saith God,

YLT: And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;

Exposition: Acts 2:17 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:18

Greek

καί γε ἐπὶ τοὺς δούλους μου καὶ ἐπὶ τὰς δούλας μου ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις ἐκχεῶ ἀπὸ τοῦ πνεύματός μου, καὶ προφητεύσουσιν.

kai ge epi toys doyloys moy kai epi tas doylas moy en tais emerais ekeinais ekcheo apo toy pneymatos moy, kai propheteysoysin.

KJV: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

AKJV: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

ASV: Yea and on my servants and on my handmaidens in those days

YLT: and also upon My men-servants, and upon My maid-servants, in those days, I will pour out of My Spirit, and they shall prophesy;

Exposition: Acts 2:18 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:19

Greek

καὶ δώσω τέρατα ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ ἄνω καὶ σημεῖα ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς κάτω, αἷμα καὶ πῦρ καὶ ἀτμίδα καπνοῦ·

kai doso terata en to oyrano ano kai semeia epi tes ges kato, aima kai pyr kai atmida kapnoy·

KJV: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:

AKJV: And I will show wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke:

ASV: And I will show wonders in the heaven above,

YLT: and I will give wonders in the heaven above, and signs upon the earth beneath--blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke,

Exposition: Acts 2:19 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:20

Greek

ὁ ἥλιος μεταστραφήσεται εἰς σκότος καὶ ἡ σελήνη εἰς αἷμα πρὶν ⸀ἢ ⸀ἐλθεῖν ἡμέραν κυρίου τὴν μεγάλην καὶ ἐπιφανῆ.

o elios metastraphesetai eis skotos kai e selene eis aima prin e elthein emeran kyrioy ten megalen kai epiphane.

KJV: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:

AKJV: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:

ASV: The sun shall be turned into darkness,

YLT: the sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the day of the Lord--the great and illustrious;

Exposition: Acts 2:20 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:21

Greek

καὶ ἔσται πᾶς ὃς ⸀ἐὰν ἐπικαλέσηται τὸ ὄνομα κυρίου σωθήσεται.

kai estai pas os ean epikalesetai to onoma kyrioy sothesetai.

KJV: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

AKJV: And it shall come to pass, that whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

ASV: And it shall be, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

YLT: and it shall be, every one--whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, he shall be saved.

Exposition: Acts 2:21 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:22

Greek

Ἄνδρες Ἰσραηλῖται, ἀκούσατε τοὺς λόγους τούτους. Ἰησοῦν τὸν Ναζωραῖον, ἄνδρα ⸂ἀποδεδειγμένον ἀπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ⸃ εἰς ὑμᾶς δυνάμεσι καὶ τέρασι καὶ σημείοις οἷς ἐποίησεν διʼ αὐτοῦ ὁ θεὸς ἐν μέσῳ ὑμῶν, ⸀καθὼς αὐτοὶ οἴδατε,

Andres Israelitai, akoysate toys logoys toytoys. Iesoyn ton Nazoraion, andra apodedeigmenon apo toy theoy eis ymas dynamesi kai terasi kai semeiois ois epoiesen di aytoy o theos en meso ymon, kathos aytoi oidate,

KJV: Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

AKJV: You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the middle of you, as you yourselves also know:

ASV: Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know;

YLT: `Men, Israelites! hear these words, Jesus the Nazarene, a man approved of God among you by mighty works, and wonders, and signs, that God did through him in the midst of you, according as also ye yourselves have known;

Exposition: Acts 2:22 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:23

Greek

τοῦτον τῇ ὡρισμένῃ βουλῇ καὶ προγνώσει τοῦ θεοῦ ⸀ἔκδοτον διὰ ⸀χειρὸς ἀνόμων προσπήξαντες ἀνείλατε,

toyton te orismene boyle kai prognosei toy theoy ekdoton dia cheiros anomon prospexantes aneilate,

KJV: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

AKJV: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, you have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

ASV: him, being delivered up by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye by the hand of lawless men did crucify and slay:

YLT: this one, by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, being given out, having taken by lawless hands, having crucified--ye did slay;

Exposition: Acts 2:23 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:24

Greek

ὃν ὁ θεὸς ἀνέστησεν λύσας τὰς ὠδῖνας τοῦ θανάτου, καθότι οὐκ ἦν δυνατὸν κρατεῖσθαι αὐτὸν ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ·

on o theos anestesen lysas tas odinas toy thanatoy, kathoti oyk en dynaton krateisthai ayton yp aytoy·

KJV: Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

AKJV: Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held of it.

ASV: whom God raised up, having loosed the pangs of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

YLT: whom God did raise up, having loosed the pains of the death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it,

Exposition: Acts 2:24 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:25

Greek

Δαυὶδ γὰρ λέγει εἰς αὐτόν· Προορώμην τὸν κύριον ἐνώπιόν μου διὰ παντός, ὅτι ἐκ δεξιῶν μού ἐστιν ἵνα μὴ σαλευθῶ.

Dayid gar legei eis ayton· Prooromen ton kyrion enopion moy dia pantos, oti ek dexion moy estin ina me saleytho.

KJV: For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

AKJV: For David speaks concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

ASV: For David saith concerning him, I beheld the Lord always before my face;

YLT: for David saith in regard to him: I foresaw the Lord always before me--because He is on my right hand--that I may not be moved;

Exposition: Acts 2:25 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:26

Greek

διὰ τοῦτο ηὐφράνθη ⸂ἡ καρδία μου⸃ καὶ ἠγαλλιάσατο ἡ γλῶσσά μου, ἔτι δὲ καὶ ἡ σάρξ μου κατασκηνώσει ἐπʼ ἐλπίδι·

dia toyto eyphranthe e kardia moy kai egalliasato e glossa moy, eti de kai e sarx moy kataskenosei ep elpidi·

KJV: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

AKJV: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

ASV: Therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced;

YLT: because of this was my heart cheered, and my tongue was glad, and yet--my flesh also shall rest on hope,

Exposition: Acts 2:26 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:27

Greek

ὅτι οὐκ ἐγκαταλείψεις τὴν ψυχήν μου εἰς ⸀ᾅδην, οὐδὲ δώσεις τὸν ὅσιόν σου ἰδεῖν διαφθοράν.

oti oyk egkataleipseis ten psychen moy eis aden, oyde doseis ton osion soy idein diaphthoran.

KJV: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

AKJV: Because you will not leave my soul in hell, neither will you suffer your Holy One to see corruption.

ASV: Because thou wilt not leave my soul unto Hades,

YLT: because Thou wilt not leave my soul to hades, nor wilt Thou give Thy Kind One to see corruption;

Exposition: Acts 2:27 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:28

Greek

ἐγνώρισάς μοι ὁδοὺς ζωῆς, πληρώσεις με εὐφροσύνης μετὰ τοῦ προσώπου σου.

egnorisas moi odoys zoes, pleroseis me eyphrosynes meta toy prosopoy soy.

KJV: Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

AKJV: You have made known to me the ways of life; you shall make me full of joy with your countenance.

ASV: Thou madest known unto me the ways of life;

YLT: Thou didst make known to me ways of life, Thou shalt fill me with joy with Thy countenance.

Exposition: Acts 2:28 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:29

Greek

Ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί, ἐξὸν εἰπεῖν μετὰ παρρησίας πρὸς ὑμᾶς περὶ τοῦ πατριάρχου Δαυὶδ, ὅτι καὶ ἐτελεύτησεν καὶ ἐτάφη, καὶ τὸ μνῆμα αὐτοῦ ἔστιν ἐν ἡμῖν ἄχρι τῆς ἡμέρας ταύτης·

Andres adelphoi, exon eipein meta parresias pros ymas peri toy patriarchoy Dayid, oti kai eteleytesen kai etaphe, kai to mnema aytoy estin en emin achri tes emeras taytes·

KJV: Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

AKJV: Men and brothers, let me freely speak to you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulcher is with us to this day.

ASV: Brethren, I may say unto you freely of the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us unto this day.

YLT: `Men, brethren! it is permitted to speak with freedom unto you concerning the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is among us unto this day;

Exposition: Acts 2:29 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:30

Greek

προφήτης οὖν ὑπάρχων, καὶ εἰδὼς ὅτι ὅρκῳ ὤμοσεν αὐτῷ ὁ θεὸς ἐκ καρποῦ τῆς ὀσφύος ⸀αὐτοῦ καθίσαι ἐπὶ ⸂τὸν θρόνον⸃ αὐτοῦ,

prophetes oyn yparchon, kai eidos oti orko omosen ayto o theos ek karpoy tes osphyos aytoy kathisai epi ton thronon aytoy,

KJV: Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

AKJV: Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

ASV: Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins he would set one upon his throne;

YLT: a prophet, therefore, being, and knowing that with an oath God did swear to him, out of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, to raise up the Christ, to sit upon his throne,

Exposition: Acts 2:30 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:31

Greek

προϊδὼν ἐλάλησεν περὶ τῆς ἀναστάσεως τοῦ χριστοῦ ὅτι ⸂οὔτε ἐγκατελείφθη⸃ εἰς ⸀ᾅδην ⸀οὔτε ἡ σὰρξ αὐτοῦ εἶδεν διαφθοράν.

proidon elalesen peri tes anastaseos toy christoy oti oyte egkateleiphthe eis aden oyte e sarx aytoy eiden diaphthoran.

KJV: He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

AKJV: He seeing this before spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

ASV: he foreseeing this spake of the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was he left unto Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.

YLT: having foreseen, he did speak concerning the rising again of the Christ, that his soul was not left to hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.

Exposition: Acts 2:31 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:32

Greek

τοῦτον τὸν Ἰησοῦν ἀνέστησεν ὁ θεός, οὗ πάντες ἡμεῖς ἐσμεν μάρτυρες.

toyton ton Iesoyn anestesen o theos, oy pantes emeis esmen martyres.

KJV: This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

AKJV: This Jesus has God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

ASV: This Jesus did God raise up, whereof we all are witnesses.

YLT: `This Jesus did God raise up, of which we are all witnesses;

Exposition: Acts 2:32 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:33

Greek

τῇ δεξιᾷ οὖν τοῦ θεοῦ ὑψωθεὶς τήν τε ἐπαγγελίαν τοῦ ⸂πνεύματος τοῦ ἁγίου⸃ λαβὼν παρὰ τοῦ πατρὸς ἐξέχεεν τοῦτο ⸀ὃ ⸀ὑμεῖς βλέπετε καὶ ἀκούετε.

te dexia oyn toy theoy ypsotheis ten te epaggelian toy pneymatos toy agioy labon para toy patros execheen toyto o ymeis blepete kai akoyete.

KJV: Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

AKJV: Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he has shed forth this, which you now see and hear.

ASV: Being therefore by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath poured forth this, which ye see and hear.

YLT: at the right hand then of God having been exalted--also the promise of the Holy Spirit having received from the Father--he was shedding forth this, which now ye see and hear;

Exposition: Acts 2:33 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:34

Greek

οὐ γὰρ Δαυὶδ ἀνέβη εἰς τοὺς οὐρανούς, λέγει δὲ αὐτός· Εἶπεν ⸀ὁ κύριος τῷ κυρίῳ μου· Κάθου ἐκ δεξιῶν μου,

oy gar Dayid anebe eis toys oyranoys, legei de aytos· Eipen o kyrios to kyrio moy· Kathoy ek dexion moy,

KJV: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

AKJV: For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he says himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand,

ASV: For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

YLT: for David did not go up to the heavens, and he saith himself: The Lord saith to my lord, Sit thou at my right hand,

Exposition: Acts 2:34 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:35

Greek

ἕως ἂν θῶ τοὺς ἐχθρούς σου ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν σου.

eos an tho toys echthroys soy ypopodion ton podon soy.

KJV: Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

AKJV: Until I make your foes your footstool.

ASV: Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.

YLT: till I make thy foes thy footstool;

Exposition: Acts 2:35 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Until I make thy foes thy footstool.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:36

Greek

ἀσφαλῶς οὖν γινωσκέτω πᾶς οἶκος Ἰσραὴλ ὅτι καὶ κύριον ⸂αὐτὸν καὶ χριστὸν⸃ ⸂ἐποίησεν ὁ θεός⸃, τοῦτον τὸν Ἰησοῦν ὃν ὑμεῖς ἐσταυρώσατε.

asphalos oyn ginosketo pas oikos Israel oti kai kyrion ayton kai christon epoiesen o theos, toyton ton Iesoyn on ymeis estayrosate.

KJV: Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

AKJV: Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made the same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ. ¶

ASV: Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified.

YLT: assuredly, therefore, let all the house of Israel know, that both Lord and Christ did God make him--this Jesus whom ye did crucify.'

Exposition: Acts 2:36 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:37

Greek

Ἀκούσαντες δὲ κατενύγησαν ⸂τὴν καρδίαν⸃, εἶπόν τε πρὸς τὸν Πέτρον καὶ τοὺς λοιποὺς ἀποστόλους· Τί ⸀ποιήσωμεν, ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί;

Akoysantes de katenygesan ten kardian, eipon te pros ton Petron kai toys loipoys apostoloys· Ti poiesomen, andres adelphoi;

KJV: Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

AKJV: Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brothers, what shall we do?

ASV: Now when they heardthis, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?

YLT: And having heard, they were pricked to the heart; they say also to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, `What shall we do, men, brethren?'

Exposition: Acts 2:37 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:38

Greek

Πέτρος δὲ ⸂πρὸς αὐτούς· Μετανοήσατε⸃, καὶ βαπτισθήτω ἕκαστος ὑμῶν ⸀ἐπὶ τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ εἰς ἄφεσιν ⸀τῶν ἁμαρτιῶν ⸀ὑμῶν, καὶ λήμψεσθε τὴν δωρεὰν τοῦ ἁγίου πνεύματος·

Petros de pros aytoys· Metanoesate, kai baptistheto ekastos ymon epi to onomati Iesoy Christoy eis aphesin ton amartion ymon, kai lempsesthe ten dorean toy agioy pneymatos·

KJV: Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

AKJV: Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

ASV: And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

YLT: and Peter said unto them, `Reform, and be baptized each of you on the name of Jesus Christ, to remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit,

Exposition: Acts 2:38 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:39

Greek

ὑμῖν γάρ ἐστιν ἡ ἐπαγγελία καὶ τοῖς τέκνοις ὑμῶν καὶ πᾶσι τοῖς εἰς μακρὰν ὅσους ἂν προσκαλέσηται κύριος ὁ θεὸς ἡμῶν.

ymin gar estin e epaggelia kai tois teknois ymon kai pasi tois eis makran osoys an proskalesetai kyrios o theos emon.

KJV: For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

AKJV: For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.

ASV: For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto him.

YLT: for to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all those afar off, as many as the Lord our God shall call.'

Exposition: Acts 2:39 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:40

Greek

ἑτέροις τε λόγοις πλείοσιν διεμαρτύρατο, καὶ παρεκάλει ⸀αὐτοὺς λέγων· Σώθητε ἀπὸ τῆς γενεᾶς τῆς σκολιᾶς ταύτης.

eterois te logois pleiosin diemartyrato, kai parekalei aytoys legon· Sothete apo tes geneas tes skolias taytes.

KJV: And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

AKJV: And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. ¶

ASV: And with many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, Save yourselves from this crooked generation.

YLT: Also with many more other words he was testifying and exhorting, saying, `Be saved from this perverse generation;'

Exposition: Acts 2:40 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:41

Greek

οἱ μὲν ⸀οὖν ἀποδεξάμενοι τὸν λόγον αὐτοῦ ἐβαπτίσθησαν, καὶ προσετέθησαν ⸀ἐν τῇ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ ψυχαὶ ὡσεὶ τρισχίλιαι.

oi men oyn apodexamenoi ton logon aytoy ebaptisthesan, kai prosetethesan en te emera ekeine psychai osei trischiliai.

KJV: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

AKJV: Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added to them about three thousand souls.

ASV: They then that received his word were baptized: and there were added unto them in that day about three thousand souls.

YLT: then those, indeed, who did gladly receive his word were baptized, and there were added on that day, as it were, three thousand souls,

Exposition: Acts 2:41 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:42

Greek

ἦσαν δὲ προσκαρτεροῦντες τῇ διδαχῇ τῶν ἀποστόλων καὶ τῇ ⸀κοινωνίᾳ, τῇ κλάσει τοῦ ἄρτου καὶ ταῖς προσευχαῖς.

esan de proskarteroyntes te didache ton apostolon kai te koinonia, te klasei toy artoy kai tais proseychais.

KJV: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

AKJV: And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

ASV: And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers.

YLT: and they were continuing stedfastly in the teaching of the apostles, and the fellowship, and the breaking of the bread, and the prayers.

Exposition: Acts 2:42 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:43

Greek

⸀Ἐγίνετο δὲ πάσῃ ψυχῇ φόβος, πολλά ⸀τε τέρατα καὶ σημεῖα διὰ τῶν ἀποστόλων ἐγίνετο.

Egineto de pase psyche phobos, polla te terata kai semeia dia ton apostolon egineto.

KJV: And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

AKJV: And fear came on every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

ASV: And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

YLT: And fear came on every soul, many wonders also and signs were being done through the apostles,

Exposition: Acts 2:43 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:44

Greek

πάντες δὲ οἱ ⸀πιστεύοντες ⸂ἦσαν ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτὸ καὶ⸃ εἶχον ἅπαντα κοινά,

pantes de oi pisteyontes esan epi to ayto kai eichon apanta koina,

KJV: And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

AKJV: And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

ASV: And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

YLT: and all those believing were at the same place, and had all things common,

Exposition: Acts 2:44 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And all that believed were together, and had all things common;'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:45

Greek

καὶ τὰ κτήματα καὶ τὰς ὑπάρξεις ἐπίπρασκον καὶ διεμέριζον αὐτὰ πᾶσιν καθότι ἄν τις χρείαν εἶχεν·

kai ta ktemata kai tas yparxeis epipraskon kai diemerizon ayta pasin kathoti an tis chreian eichen·

KJV: And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

AKJV: And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

ASV: and they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need.

YLT: and the possessions and the goods they were selling, and were parting them to all, according as any one had need.

Exposition: Acts 2:45 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:46

Greek

καθʼ ἡμέραν τε προσκαρτεροῦντες ὁμοθυμαδὸν ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ, κλῶντές τε κατʼ οἶκον ἄρτον, μετελάμβανον τροφῆς ἐν ἀγαλλιάσει καὶ ἀφελότητι καρδίας,

kath emeran te proskarteroyntes omothymadon en to iero, klontes te kat oikon arton, metelambanon trophes en agalliasei kai apheloteti kardias,

KJV: And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

AKJV: And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

ASV: And day by day, continuing stedfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,

YLT: Daily also continuing with one accord in the temple, breaking also at every house bread, they were partaking of food in gladness and simplicity of heart,

Exposition: Acts 2:46 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.

Acts 2:47

Greek

αἰνοῦντες τὸν θεὸν καὶ ἔχοντες χάριν πρὸς ὅλον τὸν λαόν. ὁ δὲ κύριος προσετίθει τοὺς σῳζομένους καθʼ ἡμέραν ⸂ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτό⸃.

ainoyntes ton theon kai echontes charin pros olon ton laon. o de kyrios prosetithei toys sozomenoys kath emeran epi to ayto.

KJV: Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

AKJV: Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

ASV: praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.

YLT: praising God, and having favour with all the people, and the Lord was adding those being saved every day to the assembly.

Exposition: Acts 2:47 advances the chapter's central argument around Pentecost fulfillment, apostolic proclamation, and the public resurrection witness. In KJV wording, the verse states: 'Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.'. Read in immediate context and canonical flow, the verse contributes to a coherent redemptive pattern rather than an isolated doctrinal fragment.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: Apologetically, this verse supports a cumulative-case method: textual stability, historical continuity, and explanatory power within a unified biblical worldview are assessed together for strongest evidential force.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A focused Koine Greek analysis should track lexical range, syntax, and discourse role in context; this constrains speculative readings and preserves authorial intent at both sentence and chapter level.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse has been interpreted within the continuous manuscript and confessional tradition of the church, where early reception and cross-textual usage support stable meaning across transmission history.