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44 While Peter was still speaking these things, (A)the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the word. 45 (B)And all the [a]circumcised believers who came with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been (C)poured out on the Gentiles also. 46 For they were hearing them (D)speaking with tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, 47 (E)Can anyone refuse water for these to be baptized who (F)have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?” 48 And he (G)ordered them to be baptized (H)in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for a few days.

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  1. Acts 10:45 Lit believers from among the circumcision

The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit

44 Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message. 45 The Jewish believers[a] who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles, too. 46 For they heard them speaking in other tongues[b] and praising God.

Then Peter asked, 47 “Can anyone object to their being baptized, now that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?” 48 So he gave orders for them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterward Cornelius asked him to stay with them for several days.

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  1. 10:45 Greek The faithful ones of the circumcision.
  2. 10:46 Or in other languages.