Scripture does not deny that the “others” also heard the Apostles that day. They too were told of the “mighty acts of God,” but failed to heed them.
How often do we hear the Word but not listen? And how often are we convicted and/or called but we cynically turn away? Like Saint Paul preached, why do we ignore what is in our own self-interest, a life of fulfillment and meaning with God, and instead pursue a misconception of self-interest (i.e., sin).
Still, the “others” scoffing identified a truth: the Apostles had been filled with a new wine, that being a new emboldening spirit.
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