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Acts 2:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I'm going to show incredible things in the sky above and miraculous signs here on earth, there will be blood, fire, and clouds of smoke.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's about to shake things up with some unmistakable signs that'll get everyone's attention.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Acts, chapter 2, the apostle Peter is preaching to a crowd in Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost, explaining the miraculous outpouring of the Holy Spirit as the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. He quotes from the prophet Joel to describe signs and wonders that would accompany the last days, including events like speaking in tongues that the people were witnessing. This verse specifically highlights cosmic and earthly phenomena as part of God's plan to signal the arrival of His kingdom.

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