New English Translation

Acts 2:11-16 New English Translation (NET)

11. both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs – we hear them speaking in our own languages about the great deeds God has done!”

12. All were astounded and greatly confused, saying to one another, “What does this mean?”

13. But others jeered at the speakers, saying, “They are drunk on new wine!”

14. But Peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice, and addressed them: “You men of Judea and all you who live in Jerusalem, know this and listen carefully to what I say.

15. In spite of what you think, these men are not drunk, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning.

16. But this is what was spoken about through the prophet Joel: