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Originally Posted by Mr. Smith
Yes, I'm furious. Flaming. Fried. Shaked, baked, fried, and dried.
Nope, zero evidence. Just because there were 120 in one of the meetings, doesn't mean there were 120 on the meeting that took place on the Day of Pentecost. The two events were completely disconnected.
Acts 2 is a totally different thought and a completely different day than the previous chapter. The disciples numbered were about 120 to elect Matthias as the replacement disciple for Judas. And it's not just a coincidence that the number required to assemble a Jewish council is 120.
Bottom line is this...
I don't have a clue how many were present in the upper room on the Day of Pentecost. Neither do you. But at least I'll admit it.  |
NO evidence? That's silly
(jk)
Of course there's evidence. This gathering together for Pentecost festival is common. Assuming that the 120 believers of Jesus (including woman, mother of Jesus and Jesus' brothers v14) would depart requires a little more stretching than it seems you care to admit. We say Pentecost was a "separate event" but it wasn't really. Pentecost isn't a one-day deal, it's a 50-day festival.