Cornelius Sends a Delegation

10 There was a certain man in (A)Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian [a]Regiment, (B)a devout man and one who (C)feared God with all his household, who gave [b]alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. About [c]the ninth hour of the day (D)he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, “Cornelius!”

And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, “What is it, lord?”

So he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God. Now (E)send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter. He is lodging with (F)Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. (G)He[d] will tell you what you must do.” And when the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier from among those who waited on him continually. So when he had explained all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.

Peter’s Vision

The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, (H)Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about [e]the sixth hour. 10 Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance 11 and (I)saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth. 12 In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. 13 And a voice came to him, “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.”

14 But Peter said, “Not so, Lord! (J)For I have never eaten anything common or unclean.”

15 And a voice spoke to him again the second time, (K)“What God has [f]cleansed you must not call common.” 16 This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again.

Summoned to Caesarea

17 Now while Peter [g]wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate. 18 And they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there.

19 While Peter thought about the vision, (L)the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you. 20 (M)Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”

21 Then Peter went down to the men [h]who had been sent to him from Cornelius, and said, “Yes, I am he whom you seek. For what reason have you come?”

22 And they said, “Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and (N)has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.” 23 Then he invited them in and lodged them.

On the next day Peter went away with them, (O)and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Peter Meets Cornelius

24 And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. 26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, (P)“Stand up; I myself am also a man.” 27 And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. 28 Then he said to them, “You know how (Q)unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But (R)God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?”

30 So Cornelius said, [i]“Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, (S)a man stood before me (T)in bright clothing, 31 and said, ‘Cornelius, (U)your prayer has been heard, and (V)your [j]alms are remembered in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. [k]When he comes, he will speak to you.’ 33 So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God.”

Preaching to Cornelius’ Household

34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: (W)“In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But (X)in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is (Y)accepted by Him. 36 The word which God sent to the [l]children of Israel, (Z)preaching peace through Jesus Christ—(AA)He is Lord of all— 37 that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and (AB)began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: 38 how (AC)God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who (AD)went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, (AE)for God was with Him. 39 And we are (AF)witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom [m]they (AG)killed by hanging on a tree. 40 Him (AH)God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, 41 (AI)not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us (AJ)who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. 42 And (AK)He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify (AL)that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge (AM)of the living and the dead. 43 (AN)To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, (AO)whoever believes in Him will receive (AP)remission[n] of sins.”

The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

44 While Peter was still speaking these words, (AQ)the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45 (AR)And [o]those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, (AS)because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.

Then Peter answered, 47 “Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit (AT)just as we have? 48 (AU)And he commanded them to be baptized (AV)in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

Footnotes

  1. Acts 10:1 Cohort
  2. Acts 10:2 charitable gifts
  3. Acts 10:3 3 p.m.
  4. Acts 10:6 NU, M omit the rest of v. 6.
  5. Acts 10:9 Noon
  6. Acts 10:15 Declared clean
  7. Acts 10:17 was perplexed
  8. Acts 10:21 NU, M omit who had been sent to him from Cornelius
  9. Acts 10:30 NU Four days ago to this hour, at the ninth hour
  10. Acts 10:31 charitable gifts
  11. Acts 10:32 NU omits the rest of v. 32.
  12. Acts 10:36 Lit. sons
  13. Acts 10:39 NU, M they also
  14. Acts 10:43 forgiveness
  15. Acts 10:45 The Jews

Peter and Cornelius

10 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of (A)what was known as the Italian Cohort, a devout man (B)who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. (C)About the ninth hour of the day[a] (D)he saw clearly in a vision (E)an angel of God come in and say to him, “Cornelius.” And he stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” And he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms (F)have ascended (G)as a memorial before God. And now send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter. He is lodging (H)with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.” When the angel who spoke to him had departed, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among those who attended him, and having related everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

Peter's Vision

The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, (I)Peter went up (J)on the housetop about (K)the sixth hour[b] to pray. 10 And he became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while they were preparing it, he fell into (L)a trance 11 and saw (M)the heavens opened and something like a great sheet descending, being let down by its four corners upon the earth. 12 In it were all kinds of animals and reptiles and birds of the air. 13 And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” 14 But Peter said, “By no means, Lord; (N)for I have never eaten anything that is (O)common or (P)unclean.” 15 And the voice came to him again a second time, (Q)“What God has made clean, do not call common.” 16 This happened three times, and the thing was taken up at once to heaven.

17 Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what (R)the vision that he had seen might mean, behold, (S)the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood at the gate 18 and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there. 19 And while Peter was pondering (T)the vision, (U)the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. 20 Rise and go down and (V)accompany them without hesitation,[c] for I have sent them.” 21 And Peter went down to the men and said, “I am the one you are looking for. What is the reason for your coming?” 22 And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and (W)God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by (X)a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and (Y)to hear what you have to say.” 23 So he invited them in to be his guests.

The next day he rose and went away with them, and (Z)some of (AA)the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. 24 And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and (AB)fell down at his feet and (AC)worshiped him. 26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, (AD)“Stand up; I too am a man.” 27 And as he talked with him, he went in and found many persons gathered. 28 And he said to them, “You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew (AE)to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation, but (AF)God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean. 29 So when I was sent for, I came without objection. I ask then why you sent for me.”

30 And Cornelius said, (AG)“Four days ago, about this hour, I was praying in my house at (AH)the ninth hour,[d] and behold, (AI)a man stood before me in bright clothing 31 and said, ‘Cornelius, (AJ)your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa and ask for Simon who is called Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.’ 33 So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord.”

Gentiles Hear the Good News

34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that (AK)God (AL)shows no partiality, 35 but (AM)in every nation anyone who fears him and (AN)does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 As for (AO)the word that he sent to Israel, (AP)preaching good news of (AQ)peace through Jesus Christ ((AR)he is Lord of all), 37 you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, (AS)beginning (AT)from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: 38 how (AU)God anointed Jesus of Nazareth (AV)with the Holy Spirit and with (AW)power. He went about doing good and healing all (AX)who were oppressed by the devil, (AY)for God was with him. 39 And (AZ)we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. (BA)They put him to death by hanging him on a tree, 40 but (BB)God raised him on (BC)the third day and made him to (BD)appear, 41 (BE)not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as (BF)witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And (BG)he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify (BH)that he is the one appointed by God to be judge (BI)of the living and the dead. 43 (BJ)To him (BK)all the prophets bear witness that (BL)everyone who believes in him receives (BM)forgiveness of sins (BN)through his name.”

The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

44 While Peter was still saying these things, (BO)the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among (BP)the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because (BQ)the gift of the Holy Spirit (BR)was poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they were hearing them (BS)speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, 47 (BT)“Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit (BU)just as we have?” 48 And he (BV)commanded them (BW)to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.

Footnotes

  1. Acts 10:3 That is, 3 p.m.
  2. Acts 10:9 That is, noon
  3. Acts 10:20 Or accompany them, making no distinction
  4. Acts 10:30 That is, 3 p.m.

La visión de Cornelio

10 Había en Cesarea(A) un hombre llamado Cornelio, centurión de la cohorte[a] llamada la Italiana(B), piadoso y temeroso de Dios(C) con toda su casa, que daba muchas limosnas al pueblo judío(D) y oraba a Dios continuamente. Como a la hora novena[b](E) del día, vio claramente en una visión(F) a un ángel de Dios(G) que entraba a donde él estaba y le decía: Cornelio. Mirándolo fijamente(H) y atemorizado, Cornelio dijo: ¿Qué quieres[c], Señor? Y él le dijo: Tus oraciones y limosnas[d] han ascendido(I) como memorial delante de Dios(J). Despacha ahora algunos hombres a Jope(K), y manda traer a un hombre llamado Simón, que también se llama Pedro. Este se hospeda con un curtidor llamado Simón(L), cuya casa está junto al mar[e]. Y después que el ángel que le hablaba se había ido, Cornelio llamó a dos de los criados[f] y a un soldado piadoso de los que constantemente le servían, y después de explicarles todo, los envió a Jope(M).

La visión de Pedro

Al día siguiente, mientras ellos iban por el camino y se acercaban a la ciudad, Pedro(N) subió a la azotea(O) a orar como a la hora sexta[g](P). 10 Tuvo hambre y deseaba comer; pero mientras le preparaban algo de comer, le sobrevino un éxtasis(Q); 11 y vio* el cielo abierto(R) y un objeto[h] semejante a un gran lienzo que descendía, bajado a la tierra por las cuatro puntas; 12 había en él toda clase de cuadrúpedos y reptiles de la tierra, y aves del cielo. 13 Y oyó una voz[i]: Levántate, Pedro, mata[j] y come. 14 Mas Pedro dijo: De ninguna manera, Señor(S), porque yo jamás he comido nada impuro[k] o inmundo(T). 15 De nuevo, por segunda vez, llegó a él una voz: Lo que Dios ha limpiado(U), no lo llames tú impuro[l]. 16 Y esto sucedió tres veces, e inmediatamente el lienzo[m] fue recogido al cielo.

Los mensajeros de Cornelio

17 Mientras Pedro estaba perplejo pensando en lo que significaría la visión(V) que había visto, he aquí, los hombres que habían sido enviados por Cornelio(W), después de haber preguntado por la casa de Simón, aparecieron a la puerta; 18 y llamando, preguntaron si allí se hospedaba Simón, el que también se llamaba Pedro. 19 Y mientras Pedro meditaba sobre la visión(X), el Espíritu le dijo(Y): Mira, tres hombres te buscan. 20 Levántate, pues, desciende y no dudes(Z) en acompañarlos, porque yo los he enviado. 21 Pedro descendió a donde estaban los hombres, y les dijo: He aquí, yo soy el que buscáis; ¿cuál es la causa por la que habéis venido? 22 Y ellos dijeron: A Cornelio el centurión, un hombre justo y temeroso de Dios, y que es muy estimado por toda la nación de los judíos(AA), le fue ordenado[n](AB) por un santo ángel(AC) que te hiciera venir a su casa para oír tus palabras(AD). 23 Entonces los invitó a entrar y los hospedó.

Al día siguiente se levantó y fue con ellos, y algunos de los hermanos(AE) de Jope(AF) lo acompañaron(AG).

Pedro en casa de Cornelio

24 Al otro día entró en Cesarea(AH). Cornelio los estaba esperando y había reunido a sus parientes y amigos íntimos. 25 Y sucedió que cuando Pedro iba a entrar, Cornelio salió a recibirlo, y postrándose a sus pies, lo adoró(AI). 26 Mas Pedro lo levantó, diciendo: Ponte de pie; yo también soy hombre(AJ). 27 Y conversando con él, entró y halló* mucha gente reunida(AK). 28 Y les dijo: Vosotros sabéis cuán ilícito es para un judío asociarse con un extranjero o visitarlo(AL), pero Dios me ha mostrado que a ningún hombre debo llamar impuro[o] o inmundo(AM); 29 por eso, cuando fui llamado, vine sin poner ninguna objeción. Pregunto, pues, ¿por qué causa me habéis enviado a llamar? 30 Y Cornelio dijo: A esta misma hora, hace cuatro días(AN), estaba yo orando en mi casa a la hora novena[p](AO); y he aquí, un hombre(AP) con vestiduras resplandecientes, se puso delante de mí, 31 y dijo*: «Cornelio, tu oración ha sido oída, y tus obras de caridad[q] han sido recordadas delante de Dios. 32 Envía, pues, a Jope, y haz llamar a Simón, que también se llama Pedro; él está hospedado en casa de Simón el curtidor, junto al mar[r](AQ)». 33 Por tanto, envié por ti al instante, y has hecho bien en venir. Ahora, pues, todos nosotros estamos aquí presentes delante de Dios, para oír todo lo que el Señor te ha mandado. 34 Entonces Pedro, abriendo la boca(AR), dijo:

Ciertamente ahora entiendo que Dios no hace acepción de personas(AS), 35 sino que en toda nación el que le teme[s] y hace lo justo[t](AT), le es acepto[u](AU). 36 El mensaje[v] que Él envió a[w] los hijos de Israel, predicando[x](AV) paz por medio de Jesucristo(AW), que Él es Señor de todos(AX); 37 vosotros mismos sabéis lo que ocurrió en toda Judea, comenzando desde Galilea, después del bautismo que Juan predicó. 38 Vosotros sabéis cómo Dios ungió(AY) a Jesús de Nazaret(AZ) con el Espíritu Santo y con poder, el cual anduvo haciendo bien y sanando a todos los oprimidos por el diablo(BA); porque Dios estaba con Él(BB). 39 Y nosotros somos testigos de todas las cosas(BC) que hizo en la tierra[y] de los judíos y en Jerusalén. Y también le dieron muerte, colgándole en una cruz[z](BD). 40 A este Dios le resucitó(BE) al tercer día e hizo que se manifestara[aa], 41 no a todo el pueblo(BF), sino a los testigos(BG) que fueron escogidos de antemano por Dios, es decir, a nosotros que comimos y bebimos con Él después que resucitó de los muertos(BH). 42 Y nos mandó(BI) predicar al pueblo, y testificar(BJ) con toda solemnidad que este Jesús[ab] es el que Dios ha designado(BK) como Juez de los vivos y de los muertos(BL). 43 De este dan testimonio todos los profetas(BM), de que por su nombre(BN), todo el que cree en Él recibe el perdón de los pecados.

Los gentiles reciben el Espíritu Santo

44 Mientras Pedro aún hablaba estas palabras, el Espíritu Santo cayó sobre todos los que escuchaban el mensaje[ac](BO). 45 Y todos los creyentes que eran de la circuncisión[ad], que habían venido con Pedro(BP), se quedaron asombrados, porque el don del Espíritu Santo había sido derramado(BQ) también sobre los gentiles, 46 pues les oían hablar en lenguas(BR) y exaltar a Dios. Entonces Pedro dijo[ae]: 47 ¿Puede acaso alguien negar el agua para que sean bautizados(BS) estos que han recibido el Espíritu Santo lo mismo que nosotros(BT)? 48 Y mandó que fueran bautizados(BU) en el nombre de Jesucristo(BV). Entonces le pidieron que se quedara con ellos unos días.

Footnotes

  1. Hechos 10:1 I.e., unidad militar romana compuesta de varias centurias
  2. Hechos 10:3 I.e., las tres de la tarde
  3. Hechos 10:4 Lit., es
  4. Hechos 10:4 U, obras de caridad
  5. Hechos 10:6 Algunas versiones agregan: El te dirá lo que es necesario que hagas
  6. Hechos 10:7 O, siervos
  7. Hechos 10:9 I.e., las doce del día
  8. Hechos 10:11 O, receptáculo
  9. Hechos 10:13 Lit., vino una voz a él
  10. Hechos 10:13 O, sacrifica
  11. Hechos 10:14 O, no santo; lit., común
  12. Hechos 10:15 O, no santo; lit., común
  13. Hechos 10:16 O, receptáculo
  14. Hechos 10:22 Lit., avisado o revelado
  15. Hechos 10:28 O, no santo; lit., común
  16. Hechos 10:30 I.e., de las tres a las cuatro de la tarde
  17. Hechos 10:31 O, limosnas
  18. Hechos 10:32 Algunos mss. agregan: y cuando llegue, él te hablará
  19. Hechos 10:35 O, le reverencia
  20. Hechos 10:35 Lit., obra justicia
  21. Hechos 10:35 O, Dios se agrada de él
  22. Hechos 10:36 Lit., La palabra
  23. Hechos 10:36 Algunos mss. dicen: El envió la palabra a
  24. Hechos 10:36 O, anunciando el evangelio de
  25. Hechos 10:39 O, el campo
  26. Hechos 10:39 Lit., un madero
  27. Hechos 10:40 Lit., concedió que se hiciera visible
  28. Hechos 10:42 Lit., que este
  29. Hechos 10:44 Lit., la palabra
  30. Hechos 10:45 Lit., creyentes de entre la circuncisión; i.e., judíos cristianos
  31. Hechos 10:46 Lit., respondió

Cornelius Calls for Peter

10 At Caesarea(A) there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing;(B) he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. One day at about three in the afternoon(C) he had a vision.(D) He distinctly saw an angel(E) of God, who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”

Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked.

The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering(F) before God.(G) Now send men to Joppa(H) to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter. He is staying with Simon the tanner,(I) whose house is by the sea.”

When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants. He told them everything that had happened and sent them to Joppa.(J)

Peter’s Vision(K)

About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof(L) to pray. 10 He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance.(M) 11 He saw heaven opened(N) and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. 13 Then a voice told him, “Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.”

14 “Surely not, Lord!”(O) Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”(P)

15 The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”(Q)

16 This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.

17 While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision,(R) the men sent by Cornelius(S) found out where Simon’s house was and stopped at the gate. 18 They called out, asking if Simon who was known as Peter was staying there.

19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision,(T) the Spirit said(U) to him, “Simon, three[a] men are looking for you. 20 So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.”(V)

21 Peter went down and said to the men, “I’m the one you’re looking for. Why have you come?”

22 The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man,(W) who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.”(X) 23 Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests.

Peter at Cornelius’s House

The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the believers(Y) from Joppa went along.(Z) 24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea.(AA) Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. 26 But Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”(AB)

27 While talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.(AC) 28 He said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile.(AD) But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean.(AE) 29 So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?”

30 Cornelius answered: “Three days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes(AF) stood before me 31 and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. 32 Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, who lives by the sea.’ 33 So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”

34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism(AG) 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.(AH) 36 You know the message(AI) God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news(AJ) of peace(AK) through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.(AL) 37 You know what has happened throughout the province of Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached— 38 how God anointed(AM) Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing(AN) all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.(AO)

39 “We are witnesses(AP) of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a cross,(AQ) 40 but God raised him from the dead(AR) on the third day and caused him to be seen. 41 He was not seen by all the people,(AS) but by witnesses whom God had already chosen—by us who ate(AT) and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people(AU) and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.(AV) 43 All the prophets testify about him(AW) that everyone(AX) who believes(AY) in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”(AZ)

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

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

Footnotes

  1. Acts 10:19 One early manuscript two; other manuscripts do not have the number.
  2. Acts 10:46 Or other languages