11. (both Jews and those who had become Jews), Crete and Arabia. But we hear these men telling in our own languages about the great things God has done!”
12. They were all amazed and confused. They asked each other, “What does this mean?”
13. But others were making fun of them, saying, “They have had too much wine.”
14. But Peter stood up with the 11 apostles. In a loud voice he spoke to the crowd: “My fellow Jews, and all of you who are in Jerusalem, listen to me. Pay attention to what I have to say.
15. These men are not drunk, as you think; it is only nine o’clock in the morning!
16. But Joel the prophet wrote about what is happening here today:
17. ‘God says: In the last daysI will give my Spirit freely to all kinds of people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy.Your old men will dream dreams.Your young men will see visions.
18. At that time I will give my Spiriteven to my servants, both men and women.And they will prophesy.
19. I will show miraclesin the sky and on the earth:blood, fire and thick smoke.
20. The sun will become dark.The moon will become red as blood.And then the great and glorious day of the Lord will come.
21. Then anyone who asks the Lord for helpwill be saved.’ Joel 2:28-32
22. “Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you by the miracles, wonders, and signs God did through him. You all know this, because it happened right here among you.
23. Jesus was given to you, and you killed him. With the help of evil men you nailed him to a cross. But God knew all this would happen. This was God’s plan which he had made long ago.
24. God raised Jesus from death. God set him free from the pain of death. Death could not hold him.