Acts 10:46

For they heard these Gentiles speak in other languages and praising God. Then Peter answered,

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In The King James Version

For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

In Context

45The people who belonged to the circumcision group of believers—all of those who came with Peter—were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out also on the Gentiles.

47“Can anyone keep water from these people so they should not be baptized, these people who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?”

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Cross References

Mark 16:17+ 16:17 The best ancient copies omit Mrk. 16:9-20. These signs will go with those who believe: In my name they will cast out demons. They will speak in new languages.

Acts 2:11Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians, we hear them telling in our languages about the mighty works of God.”

1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Rather, in regard to evil, be like infants. But in your thinking be mature.

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:45-48

The Effect of Peter's Sermon. 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be… Read the whole commentary →

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