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href="/bsb/acts/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/2.htm">New International Version</a> When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, &#8220Brothers, what shall we do?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” <a href="/esv/acts/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard, they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Men, brothers, what shall we do?" <a href="/kjv/acts/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? <a href="/nkjv/acts/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” <a href="/nasb_/acts/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what are we to do?” <a href="/nasb/acts/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, &#8220Brethren, what shall we do?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” <a href="/lsb/acts/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men, brothers, what should we do?” <a href="/amp/acts/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart [with remorse and anxiety], and they said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what are we to do?” <a href="/csb/acts/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what should we do? ” <a href="/hcsb/acts/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they heard this, they came under deep conviction and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles: &#8220Brothers, what must we do?"&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do? <a href="/cev/acts/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the people heard this, they were very upset. They asked Peter and the other apostles, "Friends, what should we do?" <a href="/erv/acts/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do? <a href="/gwt/acts/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the people heard this, they were deeply upset. They asked Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" <a href="/gnt/acts/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the people heard this, they were deeply troubled and said to Peter and the other apostles, "What shall we do, brothers?" <a href="/isv/acts/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the crowd that had gathered heard this, they were pierced to the heart. They asked Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" <a href="/msb/acts/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, ?Brothers, what shall we do?? <a href="/net/acts/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Now when they heard this, they were acutely distressed and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "What should we do, brothers?" <a href="/nheb/acts/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now when they heard this, they were acutely distressed, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brothers, what should we do?" <a href="/wbt/acts/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men, brethren, what shall we do? <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Stung to the heart by these words, they said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, "Brethren, what are we to do?" <a href="/web/acts/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having heard, they were pricked to the heart; they also say to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, “What will we do, men, brothers?” <a href="/blb/acts/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard, they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Men, brothers, what shall we do?" <a href="/ylt/acts/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having heard, they were pricked to the heart; they say also to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, 'What shall we do, men, brethren?' <a href="/slt/acts/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having heard, they were pricked in heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the sent, What shall we do, men, brethren?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now when they had heard these things, they had compunction in their heart, and said to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles: What shall we do, men and brethren? <a href="/cpdv/acts/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now when they had heard these things, they were contrite in heart, and they said to Peter and to the other Apostles: “What should we do, noble brothers?” <a href="/nabre/acts/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and they asked Peter and the other apostles, “What are we to do, my brothers?” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When they heard these things, their hearts were touched and they said to Simon and the rest of the apostles, Our brethren, what shall we do? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they heard these things. They were stricken in their hearts, and they said to Shimeon and to the rest of the Apostles, “What should we do, brothers?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles: Brethren, what shall we do? <a href="/godbey/acts/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And hearing, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brethren, what must we do? <a href="/haweis/acts/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now when they heard this, their hearts were struck with remorse, and they said to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, men and brethren, what shall we do? <a href="/wey/acts/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Stung to the heart by these words, they said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, "Brethren, what are we to do?" <a href="/worrell/acts/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, hearing this, they were pricked in the heart, and said to Peter, and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren! what shall we do?" <a href="/worsley/acts/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now when they heard this, they were pricked to the heart, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do? <a href="/parallel/acts/2-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=556" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Three Thousand Believe</a> 36Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” 37<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">the people heard this,</a> <a href="/greek/2660.htm" title="2660: katenygēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- Met: I am pierced, stung, smitten. From kata and nusso; to pierce thoroughly, i.e. to agitate violently.">they were cut</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardian (N-AFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipon (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">asked</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petron (N-AMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3062.htm" title="3062: loipous (Adj-AMP) -- Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.">other</a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolous (N-AMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles,</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-VMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">“</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">Brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsōmen (V-ASA-1P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">shall we do?”</a> 38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-32</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. / I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. ... <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/john/16-8.htm">John 16:8</a> And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: <a href="/luke/3-10.htm">Luke 3:10-14</a> The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?” / John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.” / Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” ... <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a> and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5-6</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33-34</a> “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” <a href="/psalms/51-10.htm">Psalm 51:10-12</a> Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. / Cast me not away from Your presence; take not Your Holy Spirit from me. / Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10</a> Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. <a href="/john/3-5.htm">John 3:5</a> Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said to Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brothers, what shall we do?they.<a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Acts 5:33</a> When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.<a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Acts 7:54</a> When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.<a href="/ezekiel/7-16.htm">Ezekiel 7:16</a> But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity.Men.<a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16</a> Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.what.<a href="/acts/9-5.htm">Acts 9:5,6</a> And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks… <a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Acts 16:29-31</a> Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, … <a href="/acts/22-10.htm">Acts 22:10</a> And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-26.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/john/18-26.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/acts/2-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/2-26.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/1-24.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/19-37.htm">Pierced</a> <a href="/psalms/73-21.htm">Pricked</a> <a href="/acts/2-26.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/john/14-27.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/acts/3-23.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">Pierced</a> <a href="/psalms/73-21.htm">Pricked</a> <a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/acts/4-2.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 2</div>1. <a href="/acts/2-1.htm">The apostles, filled with the Holy Spirit, and speaking various languages, </a> 12. <a href="/acts/2-12.htm">are admired by some, and derided by others;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">whom Peter disproves;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">he baptizes a great number who were converted;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">who afterwards devoutly and charitably converse together; </a> 43. <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">the apostles working many miracles, </a> 46. <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">and God daily increasing his church.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When the people heard this This phrase refers to the crowd's reaction to Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost. Peter had just explained the fulfillment of prophecy through Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. The audience, primarily Jewish, would have been familiar with the Old Testament prophecies Peter referenced, such as those from Joel and Psalms. The sermon was delivered in Jerusalem, a city central to Jewish religious life, during a major festival, which meant the audience was diverse, including Jews from various regions.they were cut to the heart This expression indicates a deep conviction and emotional response. The Greek term used here implies a piercing or stabbing sensation, suggesting that the message profoundly affected the listeners. This conviction is a work of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out on the apostles at Pentecost. The concept of being "cut to the heart" aligns with <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>, which describes the Word of God as living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword.and asked Peter and the other apostles Peter, as the spokesperson, stands with the other apostles, signifying unity and collective authority. The apostles were eyewitnesses to Jesus' ministry, death, and resurrection, giving them credibility. This moment marks the beginning of the apostolic ministry, where they take on the role of teaching and guiding the early church.“Brothers, what shall we do?” The term "brothers" indicates a sense of community and shared heritage among the Jewish people. The question "what shall we do?" reflects a desire for repentance and action in response to the conviction they felt. This mirrors the response in <a href="/luke/3-10.htm">Luke 3:10</a>, where the crowd asks John the Baptist a similar question. The inquiry shows an openness to change and a willingness to follow the apostles' guidance, setting the stage for Peter's call to repentance and baptism in the following verses.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, Peter is the primary speaker in <a href="/bsb/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a>, delivering a powerful sermon on the day of Pentecost. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostles.htm">The Apostles</a> The group of Jesus' closest followers who were present with Peter, supporting his message and ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Composed of devout Jews from every nation under heaven, gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the events of Pentecost took place, a central location for Jewish worship and pilgrimage. 5. <a href="/topical/p/pentecost.htm">Pentecost</a> A Jewish feast occurring fifty days after Passover, marking the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/conviction_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Conviction of the Holy Spirit</a> The phrase "cut to the heart" indicates a deep conviction brought about by the Holy Spirit. This conviction is essential for genuine repentance and transformation. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> Peter's sermon demonstrates the power of the gospel to pierce hearts and lead people to seek salvation. We should be bold in sharing the gospel, trusting in its power to transform lives. <a href="/topical/r/response_to_conviction.htm">Response to Conviction</a> The crowd's question, "What shall we do?" highlights the appropriate response to conviction—seeking guidance and taking action. When convicted, we should turn to God and His Word for direction. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a> The crowd addressed their question to Peter and the apostles, showing the importance of seeking guidance from mature believers and being part of a faith community. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_action.htm">Repentance and Action</a> The immediate response to the gospel message should be repentance and a willingness to change. This involves both a change of heart and a change of behavior.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) They were pricked in their heart.--The verb occurs here only in the New Testament, and expresses the sharp, painful emotion which is indicated in "compunction," a word of kindred meaning. A noun derived from it, or possibly from another root, is used in <a href="/romans/11-8.htm" title="(According as it is written, God has given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) to this day.">Romans 11:8</a> in the sense of "slumber," apparently as indicating either the unconsciousness that follows upon extreme pain, or simple drowsiness. In "attrition" and "contrition" we have analogous instances of words primarily physical used for spiritual emotions.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - The rest for to the rest, A.V.; brethren for men and brethren, A.V. Pricked in their heart (κατενύγησαν). The LXX. rendering of <a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">Psalm 109:16</a> (15, Prayer-book), "broken," or "vexed at the heart." <a href="/genesis/34-7.htm">Genesis 34:7</a> it is rendered "grieved." Unto Peter and the rest of the apostles. It is important to note from the beginning the relative position of Peter and the other apostles; a certain primacy and precedence, both in place and in action, he has undoubtedly. He is always named first, and he acts first, in preaching both to Jews and Gentiles. The keys are in his hands, and the door is first opened as he turns the lock. But it is equally clear that he is but one of the apostles; he is not set over them, but acts with them; he is not their superior, but their fellow; they are not eclipsed by his presence, but only animated by his example; inquirers after salvation do not ask at his mouth only, but of the whole college of the apostles. Brethren (see ver. 29). The Jews and Israelites now hold out the right hand of brotherhood to those whom before they reviled (ver. 13). What shall we do? It is a sign of the working of God's Spirit in the heart, renewing it to repentance, when men feel the need of changing their old course of thought and action, and inquire anxiously what they must do to inherit eternal life (comp. <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Mark 10:17</a>; <a href="/acts/9-6.htm">Acts 9:6</a>; <a href="/acts/16-30.htm">Acts 16:30</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/2-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the people] heard [this], Ἀκούσαντες (Akousantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. they were cut κατενύγησαν (katenygēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2660.htm">Strong's 2660: </a> Met: I am pierced, stung, smitten. From kata and nusso; to pierce thoroughly, i.e. to agitate violently. to the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heart καρδίαν (kardian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. and τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. asked εἶπόν (eipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Peter Πέτρον (Petron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. other λοιποὺς (loipous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. apostles, ἀποστόλους (apostolous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. “Brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. what Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. shall we do?” ποιήσωμεν (poiēsōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. 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