Hechos 10
Dios Habla Hoy
Pedro y Cornelio
10 Había en la ciudad de Cesarea un hombre que se llamaba Cornelio, capitán del batallón llamado el Italiano. 2 Era un hombre piadoso que, junto con toda su familia, adoraba a Dios. También daba mucho dinero para ayudar a los judíos, y oraba siempre a Dios. 3 Un día, a eso de las tres de la tarde, tuvo una visión:
Vio claramente a un ángel de Dios que entraba donde él estaba y le decía: «¡Cornelio!» 4 Cornelio se quedó mirando al ángel, y con mucho miedo le preguntó: «¿Qué se te ofrece, señor?» El ángel le dijo: «Dios tiene presentes tus oraciones y lo que has hecho para ayudar a los necesitados. 5 Manda a alguien a la ciudad de Jope para que haga venir a un hombre llamado Simón, que también es conocido como Pedro. 6 Está alojado en casa de otro Simón, un curtidor que vive junto al mar.»
7 Cuando se fue el ángel que le había hablado, Cornelio llamó a dos de sus sirvientes y a un soldado que era muy religioso y de su confianza, 8 y después de contárselo todo, los envió a Jope.
9 Al día siguiente, a eso del mediodía, mientras iban de camino cerca de Jope, Pedro subió a orar a la azotea de la casa. 10 Tenía hambre y quería comer, pero mientras le estaban preparando la comida, tuvo una visión: 11 vio que el cielo se abría y que descendía a la tierra algo parecido a una gran sábana, bajada por las cuatro puntas. 12 En la sábana había toda clase de cuadrúpedos, y también reptiles y aves. 13 Y oyó una voz, que le dijo: «Levántate, Pedro; mata y come.»
14 Pedro contestó: «No, Señor; yo nunca he comido nada profano ni impuro.» 15 La voz le habló de nuevo, y le dijo: «Lo que Dios ha purificado, no lo llames tú profano.»
16 Esto sucedió tres veces, y luego la sábana volvió a subir al cielo. 17 Pedro estaba preocupado pensando qué querría decir aquella visión, cuando llegaron a la puerta los hombres de Cornelio, que habían averiguado dónde estaba la casa de Simón. 18 Al llegar, preguntaron en voz alta si allí se alojaba un tal Simón, a quien también llamaban Pedro.
19 Y mientras Pedro todavía estaba pensando en la visión, el Espíritu Santo le dijo: «Mira, tres hombres te buscan. 20 Levántate, baja y ve con ellos sin dudarlo, porque yo los he enviado.»
21 Pedro bajó y dijo a los hombres:
—Yo soy el que ustedes buscan; ¿a qué han venido?
22 Ellos contestaron:
—Venimos de parte del capitán Cornelio, un hombre justo, que adora a Dios y a quien todos los judíos estiman y quieren. Un ángel de Dios le dijo que lo llamara a usted, para que usted vaya a su casa y él escuche lo que tenga que decirle.
23 Entonces Pedro los hizo entrar, y se quedaron con él aquella noche. Al día siguiente, Pedro se fue con ellos, y lo acompañaron algunos de los hermanos que vivían en Jope.
24 Y al otro día llegaron a Cesarea, donde Cornelio los estaba esperando junto con un grupo de sus parientes y amigos íntimos, a quienes había invitado. 25 Cuando Pedro llegó a la casa, Cornelio salió a recibirlo, y se puso de rodillas delante de él, para adorarlo. 26 Pero Pedro lo levantó, diciéndole:
—Ponte de pie, pues yo también soy un hombre, como tú.
27 Mientras hablaba con él, entró y encontró a muchas personas reunidas. 28 Pedro les dijo:
—Ustedes saben que a un judío le prohíbe su religión tener tratos con extranjeros o entrar en sus casas. Pero Dios me ha enseñado que no debo llamar profano o impuro a nadie. 29 Por eso, tan pronto como me avisaron, vine sin poner ninguna objeción. Quisiera saber, pues, por qué me han llamado.
30 Cornelio contestó:
—Hace cuatro días, como a esta misma hora, yo estaba aquí en mi casa haciendo la oración de las tres de la tarde, cuando se me apareció un hombre vestido con ropa brillante. 31 Me dijo: “Cornelio, Dios ha oído tu oración y se ha acordado de lo que has hecho para ayudar a los necesitados. 32 Manda a alguien a la ciudad de Jope para que haga venir a Simón, que también se llama Pedro. Está alojado en casa de otro Simón, un curtidor que vive junto al mar.” 33 Así que envié inmediatamente a buscarte, y tú has tenido la bondad de venir. Ahora estamos todos aquí delante de Dios, y queremos escuchar todo lo que el Señor te ha mandado decirnos.
Discurso de Pedro en casa de Cornelio
34 Pedro entonces comenzó a hablar, y dijo:
—Ahora entiendo que de veras Dios no hace diferencia entre una persona y otra, 35 sino que en cualquier nación acepta a los que lo reverencian y hacen lo bueno. 36 Dios habló a los descendientes de Israel, anunciando el mensaje de paz por medio de Jesucristo, que es el Señor de todos. 37 Ustedes bien saben lo que pasó en toda la tierra de los judíos, comenzando en Galilea, después que Juan proclamó que era necesario bautizarse. 38 Saben que Dios llenó de poder y del Espíritu Santo a Jesús de Nazaret, y que Jesús anduvo haciendo bien y sanando a todos los que sufrían bajo el poder del diablo. Esto pudo hacerlo porque Dios estaba con él, 39 y nosotros somos testigos de todo lo que hizo Jesús en la región de Judea y en Jerusalén. Después lo mataron, colgándolo en una cruz. 40 Pero Dios lo resucitó al tercer día, e hizo que se nos apareciera a nosotros. 41 No se apareció a todo el pueblo, sino a nosotros, a quienes Dios había escogido de antemano como testigos. Nosotros comimos y bebimos con él después que resucitó. 42 Y él nos envió a anunciarle al pueblo que Dios lo ha puesto como Juez de los vivos y de los muertos. 43 Todos los profetas habían hablado ya de Jesús, y habían dicho que quienes creen en él reciben por medio de él el perdón de los pecados.
Los no judíos reciben el Espíritu Santo
44 Todavía estaba hablando Pedro, cuando el Espíritu Santo vino sobre todos los que escuchaban su mensaje. 45 Y los creyentes procedentes del judaísmo que habían llegado con Pedro, se quedaron admirados de que el Espíritu Santo fuera dado también a los que no eran judíos, 46 pues los oían hablar en lenguas extrañas y alabar a Dios. 47 Entonces Pedro dijo:
—¿Acaso puede impedirse que sean bautizadas estas personas, que han recibido el Espíritu Santo igual que nosotros?
48 Y mandó que fueran bautizados en el nombre de Jesucristo. Después rogaron a Pedro que se quedara con ellos algunos días.
Acts 10
King James Version
10 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.
5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?
22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.
28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
45 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.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 10
New King James Version
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, 2 (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. 3 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!”
4 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. 5 Now (E)send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter. 6 He is lodging with (F)Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. (G)He[d] will tell you what you must do.” 7 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. 8 So when he had explained all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.
Peter’s Vision
9 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
- Acts 10:1 Cohort
- Acts 10:2 charitable gifts
- Acts 10:3 3 p.m.
- Acts 10:6 NU, M omit the rest of v. 6.
- Acts 10:9 Noon
- Acts 10:15 Declared clean
- Acts 10:17 was perplexed
- Acts 10:21 NU, M omit who had been sent to him from Cornelius
- Acts 10:30 NU Four days ago to this hour, at the ninth hour
- Acts 10:31 charitable gifts
- Acts 10:32 NU omits the rest of v. 32.
- Acts 10:36 Lit. sons
- Acts 10:39 NU, M they also
- Acts 10:43 forgiveness
- Acts 10:45 The Jews
Actes 10
La Bible du Semeur
Témoins devant les non-Juifs
Pierre chez l’officier Corneille
10 A Césarée[a] vivait un officier romain nommé Corneille qui avait un poste de commandement dans la cohorte appelée « l’Italique ». 2 Il était pieux et craignait Dieu, avec tous les gens de sa maison. Il était généreux envers les pauvres du peuple et priait Dieu en tout temps. 3 Un jour, vers trois heures de l’après-midi[b], il eut une vision : il vit distinctement un ange de Dieu qui entrait chez lui et qui lui dit : Corneille !
4 Corneille le regarda et, tout tremblant, demanda : Qu’y a-t-il, Seigneur ?
L’ange lui répondit : Tes prières et tes largesses envers les pauvres ont été accueillies par Dieu et il est intervenu en ta faveur. 5 C’est pourquoi ; maintenant, envoie des hommes à Jaffa pour faire venir ici un certain Simon que l’on surnomme Pierre. 6 Il loge chez un autre Simon, un tanneur, qui habite une maison près de la mer.
7 Dès que l’ange qui venait de lui parler fut parti, Corneille appela deux de ses serviteurs et l’un des soldats affectés à son service, qui était un homme pieux. 8 Il leur raconta tout ce qui venait de se passer et les envoya à Jaffa[c].
9 Le lendemain, tandis qu’ils étaient en chemin et se rapprochaient de Jaffa, Pierre monta sur la terrasse de la maison pour prier. Il était à peu près midi[d] : 10 il eut faim et voulut manger. Pendant qu’on lui préparait son repas, il tomba en extase. 11 Il vit le ciel ouvert et une sorte de grande toile, tenue aux quatre coins, qui s’abaissait et descendait vers la terre ; 12 elle contenait toutes sortes d’animaux : des quadrupèdes, des reptiles et des oiseaux.
13 Il entendit une voix qui lui disait : Lève-toi, Pierre, tue ces bêtes et mange-les.
14 – Oh non ! Seigneur, répliqua Pierre, car jamais de ma vie je n’ai rien mangé de souillé ou d’impur.
15 Mais la voix reprit et dit : Ce que Dieu a déclaré pur, ce n’est pas à toi de le considérer comme impur.
16 Par trois fois, cela se renouvela, puis la nappe disparut dans le ciel.
17 Pierre était fort perplexe et se demandait ce que cette vision signifiait. Pendant ce temps, les hommes envoyés par Corneille s’étaient renseignés pour savoir où se trouvait la maison de Simon, et ils se présentèrent à la porte d’entrée : 18 ils appelèrent et demandèrent si c’était bien là que logeait Simon, surnommé Pierre.
19 Comme Pierre en était toujours à réfléchir sur sa vision, l’Esprit lui dit : Ecoute, il y a trois[e] hommes qui te demandent. 20 Va, descends et pars avec eux sans hésiter, car c’est moi qui les ai envoyés.
21 Alors Pierre descendit et se présenta en disant : Me voilà, c’est moi que vous cherchez. Pourquoi êtes-vous venus ?
22 – Nous venons de la part du centurion Corneille, répondirent-ils. C’est un homme droit, qui craint Dieu et qui jouit de l’estime de toute la population juive. Un ange de Dieu lui a demandé de te faire venir dans sa maison pour écouter ce que tu peux avoir à lui dire.
23 Alors Pierre les fit entrer et leur offrit l’hospitalité pour la nuit. Le lendemain, il se mit en route avec eux, accompagné de quelques frères de Jaffa.
Pierre témoin de Jésus-Christ devant les non-Juifs
24 Le jour suivant, il arriva à Césarée. Corneille les attendait ; il avait invité sa parenté et ses amis intimes. 25 Au moment où Pierre allait entrer, Corneille s’avança vers lui, se jeta à ses pieds et se prosterna devant lui.
26 Mais Pierre le releva.
– Non, lui dit-il, lève-toi ! Je ne suis qu’un simple homme, moi aussi.
27 Puis, tout en s’entretenant avec lui, il entra dans la maison et découvrit les nombreuses personnes qui s’y étaient réunies. 28 Il leur dit : Vous savez que la Loi interdit à un Juif de fréquenter un étranger ou d’entrer chez lui. Mais Dieu m’a fait comprendre qu’il ne faut considérer aucun être humain comme souillé ou impur. 29 Voilà pourquoi je n’ai fait aucune difficulté pour venir quand vous m’avez appelé. A présent, puis-je savoir pour quelle raison vous m’avez fait venir ?
30 Corneille lui répondit : Il y a trois jours, à peu près à cette heure-ci, j’étais chez moi en train de faire la prière[f] de trois heures de l’après-midi. Soudain, un homme aux habits resplendissants s’est présenté devant moi 31 et m’a dit : « Corneille, ta prière a été entendue et Dieu a tenu compte des secours que tu as apportés aux pauvres. 32 Envoie donc des hommes à Jaffa pour inviter Simon, que l’on surnomme Pierre, à venir ici. Il loge chez un autre Simon, un tanneur qui habite une maison près de la mer. » 33 Par conséquent, je t’ai donc immédiatement envoyé chercher, et je te remercie d’avoir bien voulu venir. Nous voici donc maintenant tous ici devant Dieu, prêts à écouter tout ce que le Seigneur t’a chargé de nous dire.
34 Alors Pierre prit la parole et dit :
Maintenant je me rends vraiment compte que Dieu ne fait pas de différence entre les hommes. 35 Au contraire, parmi tous les peuples, tout homme qui le craint et qui fait ce qui est juste lui est agréable. 36 Il a adressé sa parole aux Israélites pour leur annoncer la paix par Jésus-Christ, qui est le Seigneur de tous les hommes. 37 Vous savez ce qui s’est passé, à commencer par la Galilée, puis dans toute la Judée, après que Jean a appelé les foules à se faire baptiser. 38 Ensuite, Dieu a oint Jésus de Nazareth en répandant sur lui la puissance du Saint-Esprit. Celui-ci a parcouru le pays en faisant le bien et en guérissant tous ceux qui étaient tombés sous le pouvoir du diable, car Dieu était avec lui.
39 Nous sommes les témoins de tout ce qu’il a fait, dans le pays des Juifs et à Jérusalem, où ils l’ont mis à mort en le clouant à la croix. 40 Mais Dieu l’a ramené à la vie le troisième jour et lui a donné de se montrer vivant, 41 non à tout le peuple, mais aux témoins que Dieu avait lui-même choisis d’avance, c’est-à-dire à nous. Et nous avons mangé et bu avec lui après sa résurrection. 42 Jésus nous a donné l’ordre de prêcher au peuple juif et de proclamer que c’est lui que Dieu a désigné pour juger les vivants et les morts. 43 Tous les prophètes ont parlé de lui en disant que tout homme qui croit en lui reçoit par lui le pardon de ses péchés.
Le don de l’Esprit aux non-Juifs
44 Alors que Pierre prononçait ces mots, l’Esprit Saint descendit soudain sur tous ceux qui écoutaient la Parole. 45 Les croyants juifs qui étaient venus avec Pierre furent très étonnés de voir que l’Esprit Saint était aussi donné aux non-Juifs, et répandu sur eux. 46 En effet, ils les entendaient parler en différentes langues et célébrer la grandeur de Dieu.
47 Alors Pierre demanda : Peut-on refuser de baptiser dans l’eau ceux qui ont reçu l’Esprit Saint aussi bien que nous ?
48 Et il donna ordre de les baptiser au nom de Jésus-Christ. Ensuite, ils le prièrent de rester encore quelques jours avec eux.
Footnotes
- 10.1 Césarée était le centre principal des garnisons romaines.
- 10.3 C’était l’heure habituelle de prière des Juifs (voir 3.1).
- 10.8 Jaffa était à environ 50 kilomètres de Césarée. Les envoyés sont partis le soir même et sont arrivés le lendemain après-midi.
- 10.9 midi: deuxième temps de prière des Juifs.
- 10.19 Selon les manuscrits, on trouve aussi des hommes ou deux hommes.
- 10.30 Certains manuscrits ont : je priais et jeûnais.
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