Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
People from Crete and Arabia were there too, and we could all hear them talking about God's amazing works in our own languages.
When God shows up, everyone gets the message in a way they can understand.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Chapter 2, this verse is part of the Pentecost event, which occurred 50 days after Jesus' resurrection when the disciples were gathered in Jerusalem. Jews and converts from various nations, including Cretans and Arabians, had assembled for the Jewish festival, and they were astonished to hear the apostles speaking in their native languages about God's mighty works. This miracle demonstrated the Holy Spirit's power to unite diverse people under the message of the Gospel.
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