Acts 10:46

46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,

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 upon all who heard his message.

45 All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,

47 “Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? 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 him to stay for a few days.