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Acts 10

Acts 10:48

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

Modern
So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
Traditional
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Literal
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain some days.
Latin
Et jussit eos baptizari in nomine Domini Jesu Christi. Tunc rogaverunt eum ut maneret apud eos aliquot diebus.

Original

Greek
English
So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

Notes

Acts 10:48

Cornelius asked Peter to stay for a few days with them, possibly because he needed more instruction in the Christian faith.

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

Glossary

Baptism 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: Administered to Only to Professing Believers Baptism: Christian Catholicity: Inculcated Family: Religion of The Rebaptism