Acts 10:46

For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling the majesty of God. Then Peter said,

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

45And all the Jewish believers who had come with Peter were astonished that on the Gentiles also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.

47"Can any one forbid the use of water, and object to these persons being baptized--men who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?"

Read all of Acts 10

Cross References

Mark 16:17And signs shall attend those who believe, even such as these. By making use of my name they shall expel demons. They shall speak new languages.

Acts 2:11Yet we all alike hear these Galilaeans speaking in our own language about the wonderful things which God has done."

1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, do not prove yourselves to be children in your minds. As regards evil, indeed, be utter babes, but as regards your minds prove yourselves to be men of ripe years.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Acts 10:46