5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.

Other Translations of Acts 2:5

King James Version

5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

English Standard Version

5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven.

The Message

5 There were many Jews staying in Jerusalem just then, devout pilgrims from all over the world.

New King James Version

5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.

New Living Translation

5 At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 2:5

Commentary on Acts 2:5-13

(Read Acts 2:5-13)

The difference in languages which arose at Babel, has much hindered the spread of knowledge and religion. The instruments whom the Lord first employed in spreading the Christian religion, could have made no progress without this gift, which proved that their authority was from God.