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And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. <a href="/nlt/acts/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. <a href="/esv/acts/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. <a href="/bsb/acts/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they having prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and were speaking the word of God with boldness. <a href="/kjv/acts/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. <a href="/nkjv/acts/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. <a href="/nasb_/acts/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. <a href="/nasb/acts/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. <a href="/nasb77/acts/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak the word of God with boldness. <a href="/lsb/acts/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when they had prayed earnestly, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with confidence. <a href="/amp/acts/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And when they had prayed, the place where they were meeting together was shaken [a sign of God’s presence]; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness and courage. <a href="/csb/acts/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God boldly. <a href="/hcsb/acts/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak God&#8217s message with boldness. <a href="/asv/acts/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they had prayed, the place was shaken wherein they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with boldness. <a href="/cev/acts/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After they had prayed, the meeting place shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and bravely spoke God's message. <a href="/erv/acts/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they had prayed, the place was shaken wherein they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. <a href="/gwt/acts/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the apostles had finished praying, their meeting place shook. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God boldly. <a href="/gnt/acts/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they finished praying, the place where they were meeting was shaken. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to proclaim God's message with boldness. <a href="/isv/acts/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they had prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken, and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak messages from God boldly. <a href="/msb/acts/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. <a href="/net/acts/4.htm">NET Bible</a> When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God courageously. <a href="/nheb/acts/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. <a href="/wbt/acts/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled shook, and they were, one and all, filled with the Holy Spirit, and proceeded to tell God's Message with boldness. <a href="/web/acts/4.htm">World English Bible</a> When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they having prayed, the place was shaken in which they were gathered together, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with freedom, <a href="/blb/acts/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they having prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and were speaking the word of God with boldness. <a href="/ylt/acts/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they having prayed, the place was shaken in which they were gathered together, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with freedom, <a href="/slt/acts/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they having prayed, the place was shaken in which they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spake the word of God with freedom of speech.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when they had prayed, the place was moved wherein they were assembled; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with confidence. <a href="/cpdv/acts/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered was moved. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. And they were speaking the Word of God with confidence. <a href="/nabre/acts/4.htm">New American Bible</a> As they prayed, the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when they had petitioned and made their supplications, the place in which they were assembled together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they spoke the word of God boldly. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they had prayed and made supplication, the place was shaken in which they were assembled, and they were all filled with The Spirit of Holiness, and they were speaking the word of God openly. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. <a href="/haweis/acts/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And while they were praying, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled, trembled; they were all filled with the holy spirit, and they spake the word of God with boldness. <a href="/wey/acts/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled shook, and they were, one and all, filled with the Holy Spirit, and proceeded to tell God's Message with boldness. <a href="/worrell/acts/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when they had prayed, the place in which they had assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and were speaking the word of God with boldness. <a href="/worsley/acts/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with freedom. <a href="/parallel/acts/4-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1159" 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/4.htm">The Believers' Prayer</a> …30as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” 31<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/1189.htm" title="1189: deēthentōn (V-APP-GMP) -- To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition.">had prayed,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">their</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synēgmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">meeting</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topos (N-NMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/4531.htm" title="4531: esaleuthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite.">was shaken,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/537.htm" title="537: hapantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, altogether. Absolutely all or every one."></a> <a href="/greek/4130.htm" title="4130: eplēsthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to fill (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.">they were all filled with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- 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/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: elaloun (V-IIA-3P) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">spoke</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/3954.htm" title="3954: parrēsias (N-GFS) -- From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.">boldly.</a> 32The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.…<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="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a> When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ... <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44-46</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a> And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. <a href="/luke/11-13.htm">Luke 11:13</a> So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18-20</a> Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. / Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. <a href="/2_corinthians/3-17.htm">2 Corinthians 3:17</a> Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a> And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a> However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a> In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a> My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:5</a> because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake. <a href="/isaiah/32-15.htm">Isaiah 32:15</a> until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest. <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</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. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.the place.<a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2</a> And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.<a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25,26</a> And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them… they were all.<a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.spake.<a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29</a> And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,<a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.<a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19,20</a> Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/john/7-26.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/john/13-2.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/acts/1-24.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/john/13-5.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Shook</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/4-20.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/4-25.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/10-27.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/acts/22-28.htm">Freedom</a> <a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/acts/5-16.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/acts/5-20.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/7-4.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/5-42.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/acts/13-51.htm">Shaken</a> <a href="/acts/7-32.htm">Shook</a> <a href="/acts/5-20.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/acts/7-4.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/acts/5-22.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 4</div>1. <a href="/acts/4-1.htm">The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,</a> 3. <a href="/acts/4-3.htm">imprison him and John.</a> 5. <a href="/acts/4-5.htm">After, upon examination </a> 8. <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, </a> 11. <a href="/acts/4-11.htm">and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,</a> 13. <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,</a> 23. <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">whereupon the church flees to prayer.</a> 31. <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.</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> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/4.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>After they had prayed This phrase underscores the power and importance of communal prayer in the early church. The Greek word for "prayed" here is "proseuchomai," which implies a deep, earnest communication with God. The early Christians understood prayer as a vital connection to the divine, a practice that not only sought God's intervention but also aligned their hearts with His will. Historically, prayer was a cornerstone of Jewish tradition, and the early church continued this practice, emphasizing its role in seeking guidance and strength from the Holy Spirit.the place where they were meeting The "place" refers to a physical location, likely a house or a designated gathering spot for believers. In the early church, Christians often met in homes due to the lack of formal church buildings and the need for secrecy amidst persecution. The Greek word "topos" indicates a specific location, highlighting the tangible reality of their gathering. This setting reflects the intimate and communal nature of early Christian worship, where believers came together in unity and purpose.was shaken The shaking of the place is a physical manifestation of God's presence and power. The Greek word "saleuō" means to shake or cause to tremble, often used in Scripture to describe an act of divine intervention. This event echoes the Old Testament instances where God's presence was accompanied by physical phenomena, such as Mount Sinai trembling when God descended upon it (<a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a>). The shaking signifies God's approval and empowerment of the believers, reinforcing their mission and filling them with courage.And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit Being "filled with the Holy Spirit" is a recurring theme in Acts, signifying empowerment for service and witness. The Greek word "plēthō" means to fill or to be full, indicating a complete and overwhelming presence of the Spirit. This filling is not a one-time event but a continual experience for believers, enabling them to carry out God's work with boldness and authority. The Holy Spirit's filling is both a personal and communal experience, equipping the church to fulfill its mission.and spoke the word of God boldly The phrase "spoke the word of God boldly" highlights the transformation and empowerment that comes from the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "boldly" is "parrēsiazomai," which means to speak freely, openly, and with confidence. This boldness is a direct result of the Spirit's filling, enabling the apostles to proclaim the gospel without fear, despite opposition and persecution. The "word of God" refers to the message of Jesus Christ, the core of the apostles' teaching and the foundation of the Christian faith. This bold proclamation is a testament to the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) The place was shaken. . . .--The impression on the senses was so far a renewal of the wonder of the Day of Pentecost, but in this instance without the sign of the tongues of fire, which were the symbols of a gift imparted once for all, and, perhaps also, without the special marvel of the utterance of the tongues. The disciples felt the power of the Spirit, the evidence of sense confirming that of inward, spiritual consciousness, and it came in the form for which they had made a special supplication, the power to speak with boldness the word which they were commissioned to speak.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - Wherein they were gathered for when they were assembled, A.V. When they had prayed. When they had finished the preceding prayer. The place was shaken, perhaps by a mighty wind, as in <a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2</a>. The word σαλεύεσθαι is properly used of ships or of the sea agitated and tossed by the wind; so <a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Matthew 11:7</a>, "A reed shaken by the wind." But it is also applied to the rocking caused by an earthquake (<a href="/acts/16-26.htm">Acts 16:26</a>), which maybe the kind of shaking here meant. In this fresh outpouring or the Spirit, whereby they were enabled to speak the word of God with boldness, they had a direct and immediate answer to their prayer (see <a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/4-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[After] Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. had prayed, δεηθέντων (deēthentōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1189.htm">Strong's 1189: </a> To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. [their] ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. meeting συνηγμένοι (synēgmenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. place τόπος (topos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. was shaken, ἐσαλεύθη (esaleuthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4531.htm">Strong's 4531: </a> From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they were all filled with ἐπλήσθησαν (eplēsthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4130.htm">Strong's 4130: </a> To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter 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. Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. spoke ἐλάλουν (elaloun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine 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. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. boldly. παρρησίας (parrēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3954.htm">Strong's 3954: </a> From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 4:31 When they had prayed the place was (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/4-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 4:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 4:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/4-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 4:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 4:32" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>