Acts 10:46

46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling the majesty of 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 speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the Message.

45 And all the Jewish believers who had come with Peter were astonished that on the Gentiles also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.

46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling the majesty of God. Then Peter said,

47 "Can any one forbid the use of water, and object to these persons being baptized--men who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?"

48 And he directed that they should be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they begged him to remain with them for a time.