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Acts 10

Acts 10:45

The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit · Acts 10:44–48
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Literal
And the believers from the circumcision, as many as had come with Peter, were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit has been poured out even on the Gentiles.
Latin
Et obstupuerunt ex circumcisione fideles qui venerant cum Petro, quia et in nationes gratia Spiritus Sancti effusa est.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Acts 10:44–48

On the day of Pentecost, Peter told the people that if they stopped sinning, repented, asked forgiveness from God, and received baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, they would "receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (2:38; see also 19:1–7).

As Cornelius and his household listened to Peter's message, they received the Holy Spirit just like the Jews had earlier. This event confirmed again that God did not favor one group over another (10:34–35). This event is similar to the day of Pentecost in Jerusalem (2:1–47). It shows that the power of the Holy Spirit now came to the Gentiles as well (1:8; 2:39).

Events

Parallels

Acts 19:1–7

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Baptism of the Spirit Believers Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Centurion Circumcision Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Cornelius Family Life and Relations Jerusalem Council Jesus Christ Joppa Judaizers Nations Peter, the Apostle Spirit of God

Topics

Baptism of the Holy Spirit Bigotry in Opposing the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles Bigotry: General Scriptures Concerning Catholicity: Inculcated Charism: An Inspired Gift, Bestowed on the Apostles and Early Christians Circumcision: A Designation of the Jews Circumcision: The Jews: Denominated By Gentiles: Conversion of Gentiles: First Special Introduction of the Gospel To Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Spirit: Inspiration of The Disciples Language: Power of Speaking Different: Followed Receiving the Gospel Miracles: Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated on Preaching the Gospel Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Communicated: Upon the Preaching of the Gospel Prophecies Respecting Christ: The Conversion of the Gentiles to Him: Fulfilled The Gift of the Holy Spirit: Given: To the Gentiles The Heathen: The Holy Spirit Poured out Upon