Acts 10:46

46 For they heard them speak with other languages and magnify 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 still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

45 They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles.

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

47 "Can any man forbid the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized?"

48 He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.