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Acts 10:44-48
44While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit took control of everyone who was listening. 45Some Jewish followers of the Lord had come with Peter, and they were surprised that the Holy Spirit had been given to Gentiles. 46Now they were hearing Gentiles speaking unknown languages and praising God.
Peter said, 47“These Gentiles have been given the Holy Spirit, just as we have! I am certain that no one would dare stop us from baptizing them.” 48Peter ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and they asked him to stay on for a few days.
Acts of the Apostles 10:44-48
The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
44Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message. 45The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles, too. 46For they heard them speaking in other tongues and praising God.
Then Peter asked, 47“Can anyone object to their being baptised, now that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?” 48So he gave orders for them to be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterwards Cornelius asked him to stay with them for several days.
Acts 10:44-48
44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. 46For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.
Then Peter said, 47‘Surely no-one can stand in the way of their being baptised with water. They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.’ 48So he ordered that they be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.
