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44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.
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While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.
45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.
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The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles.
46 For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared,
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For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said,
47 "Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
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“Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water. They 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 remain for some days.
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So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.
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