New International VersionSome, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”
New Living TranslationBut others in the crowd ridiculed them, saying, “They’re just drunk, that’s all!”
English Standard VersionBut others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”
Berean Standard BibleBut others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
Berean Literal BibleBut others mocking were saying, "They are full of new wine."
King James BibleOthers mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
New King James VersionOthers mocking said, “They are full of new wine.”
New American Standard BibleBut others were jeering and saying, “They are full of sweet wine!”
NASB 1995But others were mocking and saying, “They are full of sweet wine.”
NASB 1977But others were mocking and saying, “They are full of sweet wine.”
Legacy Standard BibleBut others, mocking, were saying, “They are full of new wine.”
Amplified BibleBut others were laughing and joking and ridiculing them, saying, “They are full of sweet wine and are drunk!”
Christian Standard BibleBut some sneered and said, “They’re drunk on new wine.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut some sneered and said, “They’re full of new wine!”
American Standard VersionBut others mocking said, They are filled with new wine.
Contemporary English VersionOthers made fun of the Lord's followers and said, "They are drunk."
English Revised VersionBut others mocking said, They are filled with new wine.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationOthers said jokingly, "They're drunk on sweet wine."
Good News TranslationBut others made fun of the believers, saying, "These people are drunk!"
International Standard VersionBut others kept saying in derision, "They're drunk on sweet wine!"
NET BibleBut others jeered at the speakers, saying, "They are drunk on new wine!"
New Heart English BibleOthers, mocking, said, "They are filled with new wine."
Webster's Bible TranslationOthers mocking, said, These men are full of new wine.
Weymouth New TestamentBut others, scornfully jeering, said, "They are brim-full of sweet wine." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
World English BibleOthers, mocking, said, “They are filled with new wine.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd others mocking said, “They are full of sweet wine”;
Berean Literal BibleBut others mocking were saying, "They are full of new wine."
Young's Literal Translation and others mocking said, -- 'They are full of sweet wine;'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd others mocking said, That they are filled with new wine. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut others mocking, said: These men are full of new wine.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut others mockingly said, “These men are full of new wine.”
New American BibleBut others said, scoffing, “They have had too much new wine.”
New Revised Standard VersionBut others sneered and said, “They are filled with new wine.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOthers mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishBut others were mocking them as they said, “These have drunk new wine and have become drunk.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut others deriding, said: They are full of new wine.
Godbey New Testament
And others mocking, continued to say, that these people are full of fermented wine.
Haweis New Testament
But others scoffing said, These men are brimful of sweet wine.
Mace New Testament
others in derision said, these men are full of sweet wine.
Weymouth New Testament
But others, scornfully jeering, said, "They are brim-full of sweet wine."
Worrell New Testament
And others, mocking, said, "They have been filled with new wine!"
Worsley New Testament
but others scoffing said, they are full of sweet wine.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Holy Spirit at Pentecost… 12Astounded and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” 13Butothersmocked themand said,“They aredrunkon new wine!”14Then 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.…
Cross References Joel 2:28-29And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.
Isaiah 28:11-12Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people / to whom He has said: “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen.
1 Corinthians 14:21-23It is written in the Law: “By strange tongues and foreign lips I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to Me, says the Lord.” / Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers. / So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
Matthew 9:24“Go away,” He told them. “The girl is not dead, but asleep.” And they laughed at Him.
John 7:20“You have a demon,” the crowd replied. “Who is trying to kill You?”
John 10:20Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and insane. Why would you listen to Him?”
1 Samuel 1:13-15Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk / and said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put away your wine!” / “No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD.
2 Kings 9:11When Jehu went out to the servants of his master, they asked, “Is everything all right? Why did this madman come to you?” “You know his kind and their babble,” he replied.
Jeremiah 29:26‘The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet—you must put him in stocks and neck irons.
Hosea 9:7The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility.
Luke 7:33-34For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’ / The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’
Mark 3:21When His family heard about this, they went out to take custody of Him, saying, “He is out of His mind.”
1 Corinthians 1:18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 2:14The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
Treasury of Scripture Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. These. Acts 2:15
For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it isbut the third hour of the day. 1 Samuel 1:14
And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee. Job 32:19
Behold, my bellyis as winewhich hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. Jump to Previous FilledFullHoweverJeeringMakingMockingNewOthersScornfullySportSweetWineJump to Next FilledFullHoweverJeeringMakingMockingNewOthersScornfullySportSweetWineActs 2 1.The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages,12.are admired by some, and derided by others;14.whom Peter disproves;37.he baptizes a great number who were converted;41.who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together;43.the apostles working many miracles,46.and God daily increasing his church.But others mocked themThis phrase highlights the skepticism and disbelief that some people had towards the miraculous events occurring at Pentecost. The mocking attitude reflects a common human response to the unfamiliar or supernatural, often seen throughout Scripture when God's power is displayed (e.g., 2 Kings 2:23-24, where Elisha is mocked). This reaction contrasts with those who were amazed and perplexed, showing the division in response to the Holy Spirit's work. The mockers represent a hardened heart, unwilling to accept the divine explanation for the apostles' behavior. and said, “They are drunk
The accusation of drunkenness was a dismissive explanation for the apostles' speaking in tongues. In the cultural context of the time, public drunkenness was not uncommon, and attributing unusual behavior to intoxication was a way to undermine the legitimacy of the apostles' message. This reflects a misunderstanding of the spiritual event taking place, as the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit, not wine. This misunderstanding is addressed by Peter inActs 2:15, where he clarifies that it is only the third hour of the day, a time when people would not typically be drunk. on new wine!”
New wine refers to freshly fermented wine, which could be more intoxicating due to its freshness. The mention of new wine is significant because it underscores the mockers' attempt to rationalize the supernatural with a natural explanation. This phrase also serves as a contrast to the "new wine" of the Holy Spirit, which brings about a new covenant and transformation in believers (Luke 5:37-39). The irony is that while the mockers attribute the apostles' behavior to physical intoxication, they are actually witnessing the spiritual "intoxication" of the Holy Spirit's power. Persons / Places / Events 1. The ApostlesThe primary group involved in this event, filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in various tongues. 2. JerusalemThe city where this event takes place, during the Jewish festival of Pentecost. 3. The MockersA group of onlookers who dismiss the miraculous event by attributing it to drunkenness. 4. PentecostA Jewish feast occurring fifty days after Passover, significant for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. 5. The Holy SpiritThe third person of the Trinity, whose arrival empowers the apostles to speak in different languages. Teaching Points Discernment in Spiritual MattersThe mockers' reaction shows a lack of spiritual discernment. Believers should seek to understand spiritual phenomena through the lens of Scripture and the Holy Spirit. The Reality of MockeryExpect that genuine spiritual experiences may be misunderstood or mocked by those who do not share the same faith perspective. Stand firm in your faith despite ridicule. The Power of the Holy SpiritThe event at Pentecost demonstrates the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, which enables believers to transcend natural limitations for God's purposes. Witnessing in the Face of OppositionThe apostles' experience encourages believers to continue witnessing boldly, even when faced with skepticism or mockery. The Importance of ContextUnderstanding the cultural and historical context of biblical events can help clarify misunderstandings and deepen our appreciation of God's work. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 2
What does "Drunk in the Spirit" mean?
What is the phenomenon known as holy laughter?
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How consistent is Elisha's symbolic act in 2 Kings 13:14-19 with other biblical prophecies, and does it question divine sovereignty?(13) These men are full of new wine.--Literally, of sweet drink--the word "wine" not being used--stronger and more intoxicating than the lighter and thinner wines that were ordinarily drunk. The Greek word was sometimes used, like the Latin mustum,for the unfermented grape-juice. Here, however, the context shows that wine, in the strict sense of the word, was intended, and the use of the same word in the LXX. of Job 32:19 confirms this meaning. The word for "new wine" in Matthew 9:17, Mark 2:22, is different, but there also (see Notes) fermentation is implied. The words, as has been said above (Note on Acts 2:4), point to a certain appearance of excitement in tone, manner, and words. Verse 13. - But others for others, A.V. ; they are filled with for these men are full of, A.V. New wine; more literally, sweet wine. These mockers, men incapable of serious and devout appreciation of the work of the Holy Spirit, attributed the tension of feeling which they saw, and the unintelligible words which they heard, to the effect of wine. So Festus said," Paul, thou art mad." So the unbelieving Jews of Pontus and Asia thought it strange that the Christians should live holily, and spake evil of them in consequence ( 1 Peter 4:4, 14). So Ishmael mocked Isaac ( Genesis 21:9); and so in all times "they that are born after the flesh do persecute them that are born after the Spirit" ( Galatians 4:29).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Butδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.othersἝτεροι(Heteroi)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2087:(a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.mocked [them]διαχλευάζοντες(diachleuazontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5512:To mock, scoff, jest, jeer. From a derivative probably of cheilos; to throw out the lip, i.e. Jeer at.[and] said,ἔλεγον(elegon)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.“They areεἰσίν(eisin)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.drunkμεμεστωμένοι(memestōmenoi)Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3325:To fill. From mestos; to replenish, i.e. to intoxicate.on new wine!”Γλεύκους(Gleukous)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 1098:Akin to glukus; sweet wine, i.e. must, but used of the more saccharine fermented wine.
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