I was recently watching a representation, or reenactment, of the book of Acts on video, and noticed that in what was Acts 2 the scene depicted all who were present as being filled with the Holy Spirit.  It is unfortunate that scenes like that, and the misunderstandings of some, have led many to believe that all who were present were likewise filled with the Holy Spirit.  For a few moments we will notice exactly who the “them” is in Acts 2:3,4.  For purposes of context notice Acts 1:26-2:4.

        “And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. And when
    the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from
    heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven
    tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with
    other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

    Notice that in 1:26 the apostles are being referred to.  Likewise when 2:1 says “they were all with one accord in one place” it is referring to the apostles.  Likewise in 2:2 the apostles are referred to when inspiration records, “it filled all the house where they were sitting.”  If we follow this same track through these verses we find in 2:3 that it was the apostles who had the “tongues like as of fire” sit upon them.  Again in 2:4, it is the apostles who were “filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues.”  It is not until verse five that we are introduced to any other people, thereby showing that the Holy Spirit’s “filling” of these men was limited to the apostles.