Bible Verses About "What Is Pentecost"
Pentecost is the feast of weeks when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the early church, empowering believers to proclaim the gospel.
Pentecost is the feast of weeks when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the early church, empowering believers to proclaim the gospel.
"And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 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 2:1-4 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Pentecost?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 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."
"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: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit."
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