Acts 10:46

46 They heard them speaking in other languages and praising God. Peter asked,

Acts 10:46 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 10:46

For they heard them speak with tongues
With divers tongues, which they had never learned, and before did not understand: and magnify God; they spoke of the wonderful works of God in these languages, as the apostles did at Pentecost, ( Acts 2:11 ) they spoke greatly in the praise of God, and gave thanks for his rich grace and mercy bestowed on them:

then answered Peter;
as follows.

Acts 10:46 In-Context

44 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell on everyone who heard the word.

45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

46 They heard them speaking in other languages and praising God. Peter asked,

47 "These people have received the Holy Spirit just as we have. Surely no one can stop them from being baptized with water, can they?"

48 He directed that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited Peter to stay for several days.