13 But others were jeering and saying, “(A)They are full of [a]sweet wine!”

Peter’s Sermon

14 But Peter, taking his stand with (B)the other eleven, raised his voice and declared to them: “Men of Judea and all you who live in Jerusalem, [b]know this, and pay attention to my words. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you assume, (C)since it is only the [c]third hour of the day; 16 but this is what has been spoken through the prophet Joel:

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 2:13 I.e., new wine
  2. Acts 2:14 Lit let this be known to you
  3. Acts 2:15 I.e., 9 a.m.

13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”(A)

Peter Addresses the Crowd

14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning!(B) 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

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