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42 And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he who was appointed by God, to be judge of the living and of the dead.

43 To him all the prophets give testimony, that by his name all receive remission of sins, who believe in him.

44 While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word.

45 And the faithful of the circumcision, who came with Peter, were astonished, for that the grace of the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also.

46 For they heard them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God.

47 Then Peter answered: Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, as well as we?

48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they desired him to tarry with them some days.

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42 He commanded us to preach to the people(A) and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.(B) 43 All the prophets testify about him(C) that everyone(D) who believes(E) in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”(F)

44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on(G) all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter(H) were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out(I) even on Gentiles.(J) 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues[a](K) and praising God.

Then Peter said, 47 “Surely no one can stand in the way of their being baptized with water.(L) They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”(M) 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.(N) Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days.

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