Acts 10:46

46 for they heard them speaking with tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,

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 yet speaking these words the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were hearing the word.

45 And the faithful of the circumcision were astonished, as many as came with Peter, that upon the nations also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out:

46 for they heard them speaking with tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,

47 Can any one forbid water that these should not be baptised, who have received the Holy Spirit as we also [did]?

48 And he commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord. Then they begged him to stay some days.