Acts 10:46

46 For they heard them speaking in tongues^[a] and praising God. Then Peter said,

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Acts 10:46 in Other Translations

KJV

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

ESV

46 For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared,

NLT

46 For they heard them speaking in other tongues and praising God. Then Peter asked,

MSG

46 but there it was - they heard them speaking in tongues, heard them praising God.

CSB

46 For they heard them speaking in [other] languages and declaring the greatness of 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Acts 10:46 In-Context

44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.

45 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 heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said,

47 “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 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.

Cross References 1

1. S Mark 16:17

Footnotes 1

[a]. Or "other languages"