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Acts 2

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Acts 2 . 4

4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.CActs 02:01-06TOSKActs 2:4TTTower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Acts 2 . 5

5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.IPJoel 1:2CActs 02:01-06TOSKActs 2:5TTTower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Acts 2 . 6

6 And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.CActs 02:01-06TOSKActs 2:6TTTower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Acts 2 . 7

7 Astounded and amazed, they asked, "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:7TTTower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Acts 2 . 8

8 How is it then that each of us hears them in his own native language?CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:8TTTower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Acts 2 . 9

9 Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,IPGenesis 11:1-9CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:9TTLast Days Eschatology Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Tower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Acts 2 . 10

10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome,IPGenesis 11:1-9CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:10TTLast Days Eschatology Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Tower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Acts 2 . 11

11 both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!"IPGenesis 11:1-9CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:11TTLast Days Eschatology Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Tower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Acts 2 . 12

12 Astounded and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:12

Acts 2 . 13

13 But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:13

Acts 2 . 14

14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.IPJoel 2:30CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:14TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 15

15 These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day!IPJoel 2:30CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:15TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 16

16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:IPJoel 2:30CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:16TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 17

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.IPJoel 2:30 Joel 2:28-32 Joel 2:28-29CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:17TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Glory-Cloud (Divine Presence) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Miriam (Prophetess and Worshiper) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory) Samuel (Prophet-Priest-Judge)

Acts 2 . 18

18 Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.IPJoel 2:30 Joel 2:28-32CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:18TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Glory-Cloud (Divine Presence) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Miriam (Prophetess and Worshiper) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 19

19 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.IPJoel 2:30 Joel 2:28-32 Joel 2:32CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:19TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Glory-Cloud (Divine Presence) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 20

20 The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord.IPJoel 2:30 Joel 2:28-32 Joel 2:32CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:20TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Glory-Cloud (Divine Presence) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 21

21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’IPJoel 2:30 Joel 2:28-32CActs 02:07-21TOSKActs 2:21TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Glory-Cloud (Divine Presence) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 22

22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.IPJoel 2:30CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:22TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 23

23 He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.IPJoel 2:30 Psalms 2:7CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:23TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 24

24 But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for Him to be held in its clutches.IPJoel 2:30 Job 39:2CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:24TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 25

25 David says about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.IPJoel 2:30 Job 39:2 Psalms 16:8-11CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:25TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory) David (The King After God's Own Heart)

Acts 2 . 26

26 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope,IPJoel 2:30 Job 39:2CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:26TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 27

27 because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.IPJoel 2:30 Job 39:2CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:27TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 28

28 You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’IPJoel 2:30 Job 39:2CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:28TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 29

29 Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.IPJoel 2:30 1 Chronicles 24:31CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:29TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory) Davidic Kingdom (Messianic Reign)

Acts 2 . 30

30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.IPJoel 2:30 Exodus 13:19 Psalms 132:11 Psalm 110:1 2 Samuel 7:12CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:30TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 31

31 Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay.IPJoel 2:30 Psalms 2:2CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:31TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 32

32 God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.IPJoel 2:30 Psalms 118:16CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:32TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 33

33 Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.IPJoel 2:30 Psalms 118:16 Psalms 68:18CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:33TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 34

34 For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right handIPJoel 2:30 Psalms 110:1TOSKActs 2:34TTAaron (The Great High Priest) Conquest of Canaan (Victory in Christ) Feast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Legal Priesthood (Mediators and Ministers) Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory) David (The King After God's Own Heart) High Priest Seated at the Right Hand (Christ's Royal-Priestly Session)

Acts 2 . 35

35 until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’IPJoel 2:30 Psalms 110:1TOSKActs 2:35TTAaron (The Great High Priest) Conquest of Canaan (Victory in Christ) Feast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Legal Priesthood (Mediators and Ministers) Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 36

36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”IPJoel 2:30 1 Samuel 7:2TOSKActs 2:36TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Living Water (Spirit and Life) Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 37

37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”IPGenesis 34:7 Zechariah 12:10CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:37

Acts 2 . 38

38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:38TTPentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit)

Acts 2 . 39

39 This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”IPJoel 2:32 Isaiah 57:19CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:39TTFeast of Trumpets (The Final Call) Last Days Eschatology Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit) Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory)

Acts 2 . 40

40 With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.”IPGenesis 46:27CActs 02:21-40TOSKActs 2:40

Acts 2 . 41

41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.CActs 02:41-47TOSKActs 2:41

Acts 2 . 42

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.IPEcclesiastes 9:7CActs 02:41-47TOSKActs 2:42

Acts 2 . 43

43 A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs.IPEcclesiastes 9:7CActs 02:41-47TOSKActs 2:43

Acts 2 . 44

44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.IPEcclesiastes 9:7CActs 02:41-47TOSKActs 2:44

Acts 2 . 45

45 Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need.IPEcclesiastes 9:7CActs 02:41-47TOSKActs 2:45

Acts 2 . 46

46 With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,IPEcclesiastes 9:7CActs 02:41-47TOSKActs 2:46

Acts 2 . 47

47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.IPEcclesiastes 9:7CActs 02:41-47TOSKActs 2:47

Linked Mentions 78

Intertextuality Pairs 28

Trajectory Tables 25

Anchor Texts 9

Chiasm 4

Cycles 12

In the wider web50 threads

Intertextuality Pairs

Quotations Acts 2:14-36 → Joel 2:30, Acts 2:17-18 → Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:17-21 → Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:19-20 → Joel 2:32, Acts 2:25-31 → Psalms 16:8-11, Acts 2:30-36 → Psalm 110:1, Acts 2:34-35 → Psalms 110:1

Allusions Acts 2:1 → Exodus 23:16, Acts 2:2 → Exodus 14:21, Acts 2:2 → Numbers 11:25, Acts 2:23 → Psalms 2:7, Acts 2:30 → 2 Samuel 7:12, Acts 2:30 → Exodus 13:19, Acts 2:30 → Psalms 132:11, Acts 2:31 → Psalms 2:2, Acts 2:32-33 → Psalms 118:16, Acts 2:33 → Psalms 68:18, Acts 2:39 → Isaiah 57:19, Acts 2:39 → Joel 2:32, Acts 2:9-11 → Genesis 11:1-9

Echoes Acts 2:24-28 → Job 39:2, Acts 2:29 → 1 Chronicles 24:31, Acts 2:36 → 1 Samuel 7:2, Acts 2:37 → Genesis 34:7, Acts 2:37 → Zechariah 12:10, Acts 2:40 → Genesis 46:27, Acts 2:42-47 → Ecclesiastes 9:7, Acts 2:5 → Joel 1:2

Trajectories

Aaron (The Great High Priest), Conquest of Canaan (Victory in Christ), David (The King After God's Own Heart), Davidic Kingdom (Messianic Reign), Feast of Trumpets (The Final Call), Fire from Heaven (Divine Acceptance and Judgment), First Fruits (Christ's Resurrection), Glory-Cloud (Divine Presence), High Priest Seated at the Right Hand (Christ's Royal-Priestly Session), Last Days Eschatology, Legal Priesthood (Mediators and Ministers), Living Water (Spirit and Life), Miriam (Prophetess and Worshiper), Pentecost (Outpouring of the Spirit), Pillar of Cloud and Fire (Divine Guidance and Protection), Rejection Then Exaltation (Pattern of Suffering and Glory), Samuel (Prophet-Priest-Judge), Tower of Babel (Division Reversed)

Chiasms

Shaped Acts 02:01–06, Acts 02:07–21, Acts 02:21–40, Acts 02:41–47