Cretans for Cretes, A.V.; speaking for speak, A.V.; mighty for wonderful, A.V. ( τὰ μεγαλεῖα).
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Acts 2:11
Acts 2:11
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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