Acts 2:14
“But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spoke out to them, “You men of Judea, and all you who dwell at Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words.”
What does Acts 2:14 mean?
Peter had just witnessed the Holy Spirit fill the believers with boldness and strange languages, and the crowd gathered outside was confused, even mocking. So he stood up and called for their attention, speaking with authority and clarity. He's addressing the people of Jerusalem directly, asking them to hear him out and take seriously what he's about to say. This moment marks the beginning of Peter's public witness to Jesus, and his willingness to speak up despite his earlier fear shows what courage the Holy Spirit can give us when we need it most.