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Berean Standard Bible

“The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord.”

Acts 2:20

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In Acts 2 Peter explains the events of Pentecost by quoting the prophet Joel about the outpouring of God's Spirit on all people. The quotation continues with signs in the heavens before the day of the Lord.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

King James Version (KJV)

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:

American Standard Version (ASV)

The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the day of the Lord come, That great and notable [day].

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The sun will become dark and the moon will be turned to blood, before that great day of the Lord comes in glory:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

the sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the day of the Lord -- the great and illustrious;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El sol se volverá en tinieblas, y la luna en sangre, antes que venga el día del Señor, grande y manifiesto;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

el sol se pondrá negro y la luna como sangre antes que llegue el día del Señor, grande y terrible.

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