Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
På den tiden bodde det jøder fra alle verdens land i Jerusalem. Da folket i byen hørte den voldsomme lyden, gikk de etter den og hørte dem som talte på et språk de kunne forstå. Hver og en kunne høre dem snakke på sitt eget morsmål. De ble veldig forskrekket over å høre sine egne språk, og de spurte hverandre: «Er ikke alle disse folkene fra Galilea? Hvordan er det mulig at de snakker våre språk da? Vi er partere og medere og elamitter, folk som bor i Mesopotamia, Judea og Kappadokia, i Pontos og Asia, Frygia og Pamfylia, i Egypt og i Libya-området mot Kyréne, og innflyttere fra Roma, jøder og proselytter, kretere og arabere – vi kan alle høre om hvor fantastisk Gud er, på våre egne språk.»
What Does This Mean?
Acts 2:5 tells us that there were many Jews living in Jerusalem who came from all over the world and they were very devoted to their faith. This verse shows how diverse the gathering was.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big party where everyone comes from different places around the globe, but they all love playing the same game together. That's like what happened in Jerusalem; lots of people who loved God came from everywhere!
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Acts written by Luke, a physician and close companion of Paul. It was written around 80 AD for Gentile Christians to understand the spread of Christianity. The cultural setting was one of diverse communities gathering for religious festivals.
Living It Out Today
Today, this can remind us about the importance of diversity in our communities and churches. Just like the Jews from all over came together, we should embrace people from different backgrounds in our local groups.
Why were Jews from every nation in Jerusalem at that time?
They were likely there for one of the Jewish festivals, as it was a common practice for devout Jews to travel to Jerusalem during these times.
What does 'devout men' mean in this context?
'Devout men' refers to people who are committed and pious in their religious practices and beliefs.
How can Acts 2:5 relate to modern church gatherings?
It reminds us that our churches should reflect a diversity of cultures and backgrounds, much like the gathering described here.
What does this verse tell us about early Christian communities?
This verse shows us that from the beginning, the Christian community was inclusive and open to people from all nations, reflecting the universal message of Jesus' teachings.