Acts 2:4

Conservative English Version

The Holy Spirit took control of everyone, and they began speaking whatever languages the Spirit let them speak.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2

The Spirit of the LORD has told me what to say.

Isaiah 28:11

So, the Lord will speak to his people in strange sounds and foreign languages.

Isaiah 59:21

The LORD says: "My people, I promise to give you my Spirit and my message. These will be my gifts to you and your families forever. I, the LORD, have spoken."

Jeremiah 6:11

Your anger against Judah flames up inside me, and I can't hold it in much longer. Don't hold back my anger! Let it sweep away everyone-- the children at play and all adults, young and old alike.

Ezekiel 3:11

Then go to the people who were brought here to Babylonia with you and tell them you have a message from me, the LORD God. Do this, whether they listen to you or not.

Micah 3:8

But the LORD has filled me with power and his Spirit. I have been given the courage to speak about justice and to tell you people of Israel that you have sinned.

Matthew 10:19

But when someone arrests you, don't worry about what you will say or how you will say it. At that time you will be given the words to say.

Mark 16:17

Everyone who believes me will be able to do wonderful things. By using my name they will force out demons, and they will speak new languages.

Luke 1:15

Your son will be a great servant of the Lord. He must never drink wine or beer, and the power of the Holy Spirit will be with him from the time he is born.

Luke 1:41

When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, her baby moved within her. The Holy Spirit came upon Elizabeth.

Luke 1:67

The Holy Spirit came upon Zechariah, and he began to speak:

Luke 12:12

At that time the Holy Spirit will tell you what to say.

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to know what to say. None of your enemies will be able to oppose you or to say that you are wrong.

Luke 4:1

When Jesus returned from the Jordan River, the power of the Holy Spirit was with him, and the Spirit led him into the desert.

John 14:26

But the Holy Spirit will come and help you, because the Father will send the Spirit to take my place. The Spirit will teach you everything and will remind you of what I said while I was with you.

John 20:22

Then he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 1:5

John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 1:8

But the Holy Spirit will come upon you and give you power. Then you will tell everyone about me in Jerusalem, in all Judea, in Samaria, and everywhere in the world."

Acts 10:46

Now they were hearing Gentiles speaking unknown languages and praising God. Peter said,

Acts 10:47

"These Gentiles have been given the Holy Spirit, just as we have! I am certain that no one would dare stop us from baptizing them."

Acts 11:15

After I started speaking, the Holy Spirit was given to them, just as the Spirit had been given to us at the beginning.

Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a good man of great faith, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Many more people turned to the Lord.

Acts 13:52

But the Lord's followers in Antioch were very happy and were filled with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 13:9

Then Saul, better known as Paul, was filled with the Holy Spirit. He looked straight at Elymas

Acts 15:8

He knows what is in everyone's heart. And he showed that he had chosen the Gentiles, when he gave them the Holy Spirit, just as he had given his Spirit to us.

Acts 19:6

Then Paul placed his hands on them. The Holy Spirit was given to them, and they spoke unknown languages and prophesied.

Acts 2:11

Crete, and Arabia. Some of us were born Jews, and others of us have chosen to be Jews. Yet we all hear them using our own languages to tell the wonderful things God has done.

Acts 2:3

Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues moving in all directions, and a tongue came and settled on each person there.

Acts 4:31

After they had prayed, the meeting place shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and bravely spoke God's message.

Acts 4:8

Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and told the nation's leaders and the elders:

Acts 6:3

My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.

Acts 6:5

This suggestion pleased everyone, and they began by choosing Stephen. He had great faith and was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and also Nicolaus, who worshiped with the Jewish people in Antioch.

Acts 6:8

God gave Stephen the power to work great miracles and wonders among the people.

Acts 7:55

But Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit. He looked toward heaven, where he saw our glorious God and Jesus standing at his right side.

Acts 8:17

Peter and John then placed their hands on everyone who had faith in the Lord, and they were given the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:17

Ananias left and went into the house where Saul was staying. Ananias placed his hands on him and said, "Saul, the Lord Jesus has sent me. He is the same one who appeared to you along the road. He wants you to be able to see and to be filled with the Holy Spirit."

Romans 15:13

I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

1 Corinthians 12:10

or the power to work mighty miracles. Some of us are prophets, and some of us recognize when God's Spirit is present. Others can speak different kinds of languages, and still others can tell what these languages mean.

1 Corinthians 13:1

What if I could speak all languages of humans and of angels? If I did not love others, I would be nothing more than a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:8

Love never fails! Everyone who prophesies will stop, and unknown languages will no longer be spoken. All that we know will be forgotten.

1 Corinthians 14:18

I thank God that I speak unknown languages more than any of you.

1 Corinthians 14:5

I am glad for you to speak unknown languages, although I had rather for you to prophesy. In fact, prophesying does much more good than speaking unknown languages, unless someone can help the church by explaining what you mean.

Ephesians 3:19

I want you to know all about Christ's love, although it is too wonderful to be measured. Then your lives will be filled with all that God is.

Ephesians 5:18

Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life.

Ephesians 6:18

Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people.

1 Peter 1:12

But they were told that they were serving you and not themselves. They preached to you by the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. And their message was only for you, even though angels would like to know more about it.

2 Peter 1:21

The prophets did not think these things up on their own, but they were guided by the Spirit of God.

1 Samuel 1:14

"How long are you going to stay drunk?" he asked. "Sober up!"

1 Samuel 10:10

When Saul arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. The Spirit of God suddenly took control of him, and right there in the middle of the group he began prophesying.