Acts 10:44

And while Simon was uttering these things, the Holy Spirit overshadowed all them that were hearing the word.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

In Context

43And of him all the prophets testify, that whoever believeth in his name, will receive remission of sins.

45And the circumcised brethren who came with him, were amazed and astonished, that the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Gentiles also.

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Cross References

Acts 2:2suddenly there was a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind; and the whole house where they were sitting was filled with it.

Acts 8:15And they went down, and prayed over them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

Acts 15:8And God, who knoweth what is in hearts, bore testimony concerning them, and gave the Holy Spirit to them, even as to us.

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:35-44

Peter Preaches in the House of Cornelius. 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judæa, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth… Read the whole commentary →

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