Acts 10:46

46 For they heard them speaking in [other] languages and declaring the greatness of^[a] God. Then Peter responded,

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 these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message.

45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

46 For they heard them speaking in [other] languages and declaring the greatness of God. Then Peter responded,

47 "Can anyone withhold water and prevent these from being baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"

48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

Footnotes

• [a]. Or and magnifying