Acts 2:15For these aren't drunken, as you suppose, seeing it is only the third hour of the day.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel. 9 AM on Pentecost morning. Crowds are mocking the disciples' Spirit-filled behavior, assuming they're drunk. Peter calmly points out the obvious...
The emotion here: amused confidence, almost chuckling at the absurdity of the accusation
The original word
methyō (μεθύω) — to be intoxicated, drunk, under the influence
Why it matters
The third hour (9 AM) was too early for taverns to be open in Jewish culture
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 2:15
Peter uses simple logic - it's 9 AM! - before moving to profound theology
Common misconceptionSome think this verse is just about defending against false accusations. It's actually Peter's rhetorical setup - he's about to prove something far greater than sobriety happened here.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 2:15
Bible Genome reading
Acts 2:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 2:15 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Peter. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 15% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include defense, explanation. Notable phrases: third hour of the day; not drunken.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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