King James Version
Acts 2:10 in the King James Version says “Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,” — study this verse from Acts chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,”
Acts 2:10 · KJV
And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?
Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,
Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,
Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“Pamphylia”
G3828every-tribal, i.e., heterogeneous (g5561 being implied); pamphylia, a region of asia minor
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“in the parts”
G3313a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application)
“about”
G2596(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“strangers”
G1927to make oneself at home, i.e., (by extension) to reside (in a foreign country)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“proselytes”
G4339an arriver from a foreign region, i.e., (specially), an acceder (convert) to judaism ("proselyte")
This verse is found in the book of Acts. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Acts 2:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Acts 2:10 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge