Acts 2:16
New International Version
No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

New Living Translation
No, what you see was predicted long ago by the prophet Joel:

English Standard Version
But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel:

Berean Standard Bible
No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

Berean Literal Bible
But this is that having been spoken by the prophet Joel:

King James Bible
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

New King James Version
But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

New American Standard Bible
but this is what has been spoken through the prophet Joel:

NASB 1995
but this is what was spoken of through the prophet Joel:

NASB 1977
but this is what was spoken of through the prophet Joel:

Legacy Standard Bible
but this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

Amplified Bible
but this is [the beginning of] what was spoken of through the prophet Joel:

Christian Standard Bible
On the contrary, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the contrary, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

American Standard Version
but this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel:

Contemporary English Version
But this is what God told the prophet Joel to say,

English Revised Version
but this is that which hath been spoken by the prophet Joel;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Rather, this is what the prophet Joel spoke about:

Good News Translation
Instead, this is what the prophet Joel spoke about:

International Standard Version
Rather, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

Majority Standard Bible
No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

NET Bible
But this is what was spoken about through the prophet Joel:

New Heart English Bible
But this is what has been spoken through the prophet Joel:

Webster's Bible Translation
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel,

Weymouth New Testament
But that which was predicted through the Prophet Joel has happened:

World English Bible
But this is what has been spoken through the prophet Joel:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
But this is that which has been spoken through the prophet Joel:

Berean Literal Bible
But this is that having been spoken by the prophet Joel:

Young's Literal Translation
'But this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel:

Smith's Literal Translation
But this is that spoken by the prophet Joel;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But this is that which was spoken of by the prophet Joel:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But this is what was spoken of by the prophet Joel:

New American Bible
No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:

New Revised Standard Version
No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“But this is what was spoken by Joel, The Prophet:”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But this is that which was spoken of by the prophet Joel:

Godbey New Testament
but this is that which has been spoken by the prophet Joel;

Haweis New Testament
But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel;

Mace New Testament
but this is the accomplishment of what was said by the prophet Joel,

Weymouth New Testament
But that which was predicted through the Prophet Joel has happened:

Worrell New Testament
but this is that which was spoken through the prophet Joel:

Worsley New Testament
But this is that which was spoken of by the prophet Joel,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Preaches to the Crowd
15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day! 16No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.…

Cross References
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. ...

Matthew 3:11
I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.

John 16:7-15
But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. / And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: / in regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me; ...

Luke 24:49
And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Acts 1:4-5
And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss. / For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

Acts 10:44-46
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,

Romans 8:9
You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:13
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Galatians 3:14
He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

Ephesians 1:13-14
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

Hebrews 2:4
and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.

Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.


Treasury of Scripture

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

the prophet.

Joel 2:28-32
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: …

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Acts 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.














No
The word "No" is a direct negation, indicating a correction or clarification. In the context of Acts 2, Peter is addressing the crowd's misunderstanding of the events of Pentecost. The Greek word used here is "οὐ" (ou), which is a strong negation. Peter is emphatically denying the accusation that the disciples are drunk, setting the stage for a deeper spiritual explanation. This negation is crucial as it redirects the audience from a natural explanation to a supernatural one, emphasizing the divine nature of the events unfolding.

this is what
The phrase "this is what" serves as a bridge between the observed phenomenon and its prophetic explanation. It indicates that the events being witnessed are not random or chaotic but are the fulfillment of a specific prophecy. The Greek phrase "τοῦτό ἐστιν" (touto estin) implies a direct correlation between the present events and the prophetic word. This connection underscores the continuity of God's plan and the reliability of His promises, as what was foretold is now being realized.

was spoken
The phrase "was spoken" refers to the prophetic utterance that was given in the past. The Greek word "εἴρηται" (eirētai) is in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action with ongoing relevance. This highlights the enduring nature of God's word, spoken through His prophets, which remains active and powerful across generations. It reassures believers of the timeless truth and authority of Scripture, as what was spoken long ago is still unfolding in God's perfect timing.

by the prophet Joel
The mention of "the prophet Joel" anchors the events of Pentecost in the specific prophecy found in the Old Testament book of Joel. Joel was a prophet to the Kingdom of Judah, and his writings are part of the Minor Prophets. The Greek word "Ἰωήλ" (Iōēl) is a transliteration of the Hebrew name, meaning "Yahweh is God." This reference to Joel not only validates the prophetic nature of the events but also highlights the unity of the Old and New Testaments. It serves as a reminder that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was part of God's redemptive plan, foretold by His prophets and fulfilled in the New Covenant through Christ. This connection between Joel's prophecy and the events of Pentecost emphasizes the faithfulness of God in bringing His promises to fruition, encouraging believers to trust in His sovereign plan.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
No,
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

this
τοῦτό (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

what
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

was spoken
εἰρημένον (eirēmenon)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.

by
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

prophet
προφήτου (prophētou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.

Joel:
Ἰωήλ (Iōēl)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2493: Joel, the Hebrew prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Joel, an Israelite.


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