Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. New Living Translation At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem. English Standard Version Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. Berean Standard Bible Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Berean Literal Bible Now there were Jews dwelling in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. King James Bible And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. New King James Version And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. New American Standard Bible Now there were Jews residing in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. NASB 1995 Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. NASB 1977 Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men, from every nation under heaven. Legacy Standard Bible Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. Amplified Bible Now there were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout and God-fearing men from every nation under heaven. Christian Standard Bible Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, devout people from every nation under heaven. Holman Christian Standard Bible There were Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. American Standard Version Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. Contemporary English Version Many religious Jews from every country in the world were living in Jerusalem. English Revised Version Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. GOD'S WORD® Translation Devout Jewish men from every nation were living in Jerusalem. Good News Translation There were Jews living in Jerusalem, religious people who had come from every country in the world. International Standard Version Now devout Jews from every nation on earth were living in Jerusalem. Majority Standard Bible Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. NET Bible Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven residing in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout people from every nation under the sky. Webster's Bible Translation And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. Weymouth New Testament Now there were Jews residing in Jerusalem, devout men from every part of the world. World English Bible Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under the sky. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there were Jews dwelling in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation of those under the heaven, Berean Literal Bible Now there were Jews dwelling in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. Young's Literal Translation And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation of those under the heaven, Smith's Literal Translation And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, circumspect men, from every nation of those under heaven. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Catholic Public Domain Version Now there were Jews staying in Jerusalem, pious men from every nation that is under heaven. New American Bible Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow there were resident at Jerusalem, devout men and Jews from every nation under heaven. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But there were men dwelling in Jerusalem who were worshipers of God, Jews from every nation under Heaven. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentNow there were dwelling in Jerusalem devout Jews, from every nation under heaven. Godbey New Testament And Jews were dwelling at Jerusalem, devout men from every nation, of those under the heaven; Haweis New Testament Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem, Jews, men of piety, from every nation under heaven. Mace New Testament now many devout Jews were residing at Jerusalem, who came from all quarters of the world. Weymouth New Testament Now there were Jews residing in Jerusalem, devout men from every part of the world. Worrell New Testament Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven; Worsley New Testament Now there were at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Holy Spirit at Pentecost…4And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. 5Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.… Cross References Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech. / And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. / And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar. ... Isaiah 2:2-3 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Zechariah 8:20-23 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— / and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ / And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” ... Joel 2:28-32 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. / I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. ... Deuteronomy 16:16 Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed. Psalm 22:27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. Isaiah 66:18 “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. Micah 4:1-2 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Zephaniah 3:9-10 For then I will restore pure lips to the peoples, that all may call upon the name of the LORD and serve Him shoulder to shoulder. / From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers, My scattered people, will bring Me an offering. John 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Romans 10:18 But I ask, did they not hear? Indeed they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” Romans 15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 14:21 It is written in the Law: “By strange tongues and foreign lips I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to Me, says the Lord.” Treasury of Scripture And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. were. Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 8:27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Exodus 23:16 And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field. devout. Acts 8:2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. Acts 10:2,7 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway… Acts 13:50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. under. Deuteronomy 2:25 This day will I begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the nations that are under the whole heaven, who shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee. Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Luke 17:24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. Jump to Previous Devout Dwelling God-Fearing Heaven Jerusalem Jews Nation Part Pious Residing Sky Staying WorldJump to Next Devout Dwelling God-Fearing Heaven Jerusalem Jews Nation Part Pious Residing Sky Staying WorldActs 2 1. The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, 12. are admired by some, and derided by others; 14. whom Peter disproves; 37. he baptizes a great number who were converted; 41. who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; 43. the apostles working many miracles, 46. and God daily increasing his church. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem This phrase sets the geographical and cultural context for the events of Pentecost. Jerusalem, the heart of Jewish religious life, was a city of profound significance. The Greek word for "dwelling" (κατοικοῦντες, katoikountes) implies a settled residence, indicating that these individuals were not mere visitors but had established their lives in Jerusalem. Historically, Jerusalem was a melting pot of Jewish culture and religious fervor, especially during the feasts when Jews from various regions would gather. This setting underscores the divine orchestration of events, as God chose a time and place where His message could reach a diverse audience. Jews devout men from every nation under heaven Devout men.--For the meaning of the word see Note on Luke 2:25. The primary meaning was one of cautious reverence, the temper that handles sacred things devoutly. As such, it was probably used to include proselytes as well as Jews by birth. The words that are added, "from every nation under heaven," reduce the probability to a certainty. It appears again in Acts 8:2. . . . Verse 5. - Now for and, A.V. ; from for out of, A.V. Dwelling; either Jews come up for the feast, or perhaps rather domiciled at Jerusalem from motives of piety.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Nowδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. there were Ἦσαν (Ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. dwelling κατοικοῦντες (katoikountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2730: To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. From kata and oikeo; to house permanently, i.e. Reside. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2419: Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. God-fearing εὐλαβεῖς (eulabeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2126: From eu and lambano; taking well, i.e. Circumspect. Jews Ἰουδαῖοι (Ioudaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. every παντὸς (pantos) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. nation ἔθνους (ethnous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. under ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). heaven. οὐρανόν (ouranon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. 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