Acts 10:46

46 For they were hearing them ¹speaking with tongues and exalting 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.

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 fell upon all those who were listening to the message.

45 All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

46 For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered,

47 "Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?"

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

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1. Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; Acts 19:6

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Acts 10:46 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 10:46 In-Context

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