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Acts 2:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

God says, 'In the final days, I'm going to pour out my Spirit on everyone, literally everyone. Your sons and daughters will speak my truth, young people will have visions, and older folks will dream dreams from me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's Spirit isn't exclusive, it's coming for all of us, young and old, with dreams and visions included.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Acts, chapter 2, this verse is part of Peter's sermon delivered on the Day of Pentecost, shortly after Jesus' ascension. Peter quotes from the prophet Joel to explain the miraculous outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples, who began speaking in various languages, signaling the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. This event occurred in Jerusalem and marked the beginning of the early church's expansion as the Holy Spirit empowered believers for ministry.

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