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Acts 2:3
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
Acts 2:3 · King James Version
Acts 2:3 in other translations
They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them.
Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them.
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In context
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
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