Acts 2:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The list closes with Cretans and Arabians, and the crowd names what it hears: the wonderful works of God declared in their own tongues.
What Does Acts 2:11 Mean?
The roll of nations ends with islanders of Crete and Arabians of the desert, and then the crowd states the content of the miracle. The disciples are not promoting themselves; in every language, they are declaring the wonderful works of God.
Here is the heart of all Spirit-given speech: God magnified. The first public sound of the church in the world is praise — testimony to what God has done. Whatever gifts the Spirit grants, their purpose remains this one: to make the greatness of God known. A life filled with the Spirit becomes, in its own tongue and place, an announcement of his wonderful works.
Acts 2:11 in the Original Language
megaleia (μεγαλεῖα), 'wonderful works' -- great and magnificent deeds, acts that display greatness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acts 2:11
What does Acts 2:11 mean?
The list closes with Cretans and Arabians, and the crowd names what it hears: the wonderful works of God declared in their own tongues.