Bible Verses About "What Happened at Pentecost"
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in Jerusalem with wind and tongues of fire, empowering them to preach in multiple languages and launching the church.
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles in Jerusalem with wind and tongues of fire, empowering them to preach in multiple languages and launching the church.
"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." — Acts 2:2-4 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Happened at Pentecost?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance."
"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me."
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