Commentary— Tyndale Open Study Notes (plain English)
2:30-31 The future outpouring of God’s Spirit would be accompanied by signs and wonders. Blood and fire and . . . smoke, together with the darkening of the sun and the moon, are indications of God’s coming in judgment (see 2:10; Mark 13:24; Rev 6:12).
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King James VersionⓘKing James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.King James Version (1611) — the classic formal, word-for-word English translation. Historic and widely memorized, but uses Early Modern English vocabulary.
And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
American Standard VersionⓘAmerican Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.American Standard Version (1901) — a more literal, precision-focused revision in the King James tradition.
And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.
World English BibleⓘWorld English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.World English Bible — a modern, public-domain update to the KJV/ASV formal style, without archaic language.
I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood, fire, and pillars of smoke.
Bible in Basic EnglishⓘBible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written with a ~1,000-word vocabulary. Easiest to read, least precise wording.Bible in Basic English (1949) — deliberately written with a ~1,000-word vocabulary. Easiest to read, least precise wording.
And I will let wonders be seen in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and pillars of smoke.