Acts 2:13

But others mocking said, They are filled with new wine.

'BUT OTHERS'-'Of. different class. The first who commented on the wonder did so curiously, but with no prejudice. Those who now spoke did so in. hostile spirit.' (Vincent p. 451) Reese notes, '"others" is heteros (not allos), i.e another class of hears of. different kind than those just named..' (p. 56)

'MOCKING'-to deride, scoff, making fun of. 'Others said contemptuously' (NEB).

'FILLED WITH NEW WINE'-i.e. these men are drunk. '"new wine"..is misleading, for it carries the idea it was just freshly squeezed. That cannot be, for at the time of year when Pentecost falls the only wine available was last year's vintage. The vintage of the current year is still some months off..' (Reese p. 56) 'Lit., "sweet wine"' (Vincent p. 451) '"Sweet wine" was artificially prepared to retain its sweetness and extra strength and was very intoxicating.' (Reese p. 56)

Point to Note:

Some argue, 'If the apostles were actually speaking in foreign languages, what was the occasion for the accusation of drunkenness?' (Reese p. 110) (a) But this argument completely ignores the testimony of the majority who did understand (Acts 2:11), and who never made such an accusation. (b) This accusation is just as ridiculous as the claim that Jesus had. demon (Matthew 12:24) and was. drunkard (Matthew 11:19). (c) Those who made this accusation weren't interested in knowing what 'these things mean'. (d) Those who base their interpretation of this text solely on the accusation of Acts 2:13, are putting all their stock in an accusation given by less than honest hearts.

PETER'S SERMON: