Acts 2:1

¶ And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

And {G2532} when {G1722} the day {G2250} of Pentecost {G4005} was fully come {G4845}, they were {G2258} all {G537} with one accord {G3661} in {G1909} one place {G846}.

The festival of Shavu‘ot arrived, and the believers all gathered together in one place.

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place.

Commentary

Acts 2:1 marks a pivotal moment in biblical history: the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the early believers, inaugurating the New Covenant era and the birth of the Christian church. This verse sets the stage for the dramatic events that follow, emphasizing the divine timing and the unity of the disciples.

Context

The "Day of Pentecost" refers to the Jewish festival of Shavuot, or the Feast of Weeks, which occurred fifty days after Passover. Originally, Pentecost was a harvest festival, celebrating the firstfruits of the wheat harvest (Leviticus 23:15-16). For the Jewish people, it also commemorated the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. Here, in Acts, it takes on a new, profound significance as the day God poured out His Spirit, fulfilling the promises made by Jesus to His disciples (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8).

The phrase "fully come" highlights the precise, divinely appointed moment for this monumental event. The "they" refers to the approximately 120 disciples mentioned earlier (Acts 1:15), including the apostles, women, and Jesus' brothers, who had been gathered together in prayer and anticipation (Acts 1:14). Their gathering "in one place," likely an upper room in Jerusalem or a court within the Temple precincts, underscores their collective readiness.

Key Themes

  • Divine Timing and Fulfillment: The arrival of Pentecost "fully come" signals that God's plan was unfolding precisely as ordained. This was not a random occurrence but the culmination of centuries of prophecy and preparation.
  • Unity and Accord: The phrase "with one accord" (Greek: homothymadon) is crucial. It emphasizes their unanimity, shared purpose, and spiritual harmony. This unity was not merely physical presence but a deep, spiritual agreement and readiness to receive what God had promised. This collective posture was essential for the corporate outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
  • Preparation for Empowerment: The disciples were not idly waiting; they were gathered, praying, and united. This state of readiness was key to their receiving the power that would enable them to be witnesses of Christ to the ends of the earth.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word for "Pentecost" is Pentēkostē, meaning "fiftieth," referring to the fiftieth day after the Passover Sabbath. The phrase "with one accord" translates the Greek word homothymadon, a powerful compound word formed from homos ("same") and thymos ("passion" or "mind"). It vividly conveys a sense of being "of one mind," "with one passion," or "unanimously." This term is used frequently in Acts to describe the unity of the early Christian community, signifying a shared purpose and spirit that was vital for their growth and mission.

Practical Application

Acts 2:1 serves as a powerful reminder for believers today regarding the importance of unity and divine timing. Just as the early church was gathered in unity, expecting God's promise, so too are believers called to maintain spiritual harmony and collectively seek God's presence and power. The Holy Spirit continues to empower the church for its mission, and a spirit of "one accord" remains a vital prerequisite for effective ministry and experiencing God's corporate blessing. This verse encourages us to wait patiently for God's perfect timing while actively pursuing spiritual unity in our communities.

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Cross-References

  • Romans 15:6 (17 votes)

    That ye may with one mind [and] one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Philippians 2:2 (11 votes)

    Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, [being] of one accord, of one mind.

  • Acts 1:13 (10 votes)

    And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James [the son] of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas [the brother] of James.

  • Acts 1:15 (10 votes)

    ¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)

  • Philippians 1:27 (7 votes)

    ¶ Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

  • 1 Corinthians 16:8 (7 votes)

    But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

  • Zephaniah 3:9 (6 votes)

    For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent.