Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Jerusalem was crowded with devout Jews and proselytes from every corner of the known world, some from eastern nations like Parthia and Mesopotamia, others from Cappadocia and beyond. God had made the city a rendezvous of religious people, just as other cities drew traders, so that witnesses to this miracle would carry word to all nations.

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Commenting on Acts 2:5-13

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

These men were rude, unlearned, never schooled in any language but their mother tongue, which they pronounced with an ill grace. That such ignorant Galileans could speak thus confounded everyone; the thing seemed impossible. Rightly were Christians called Galilaeans afterwards in mockery, for their Lord came from that despised region.

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Albert Barnes Presbyterian @notesbybarnes

Galilee was proverbial for ignorance and barbarous speech, so the crowd's amazement was warranted. But mark the glory in this: God chose weakness to display His power. When humble, pious hearts accomplish mighty works through slender gifts, the world stands astounded and God receives all the honor.

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