New International Version For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said, New Living Translation For they heard them speaking in other tongues and praising God. Then Peter asked, English Standard Version For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, Berean Standard Bible For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, Berean Literal Bible For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, King James Bible For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, New King James Version For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered, New American Standard Bible For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter responded, NASB 1995 For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, NASB 1977 For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and exalting God. Then Peter answered, Legacy Standard Bible For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, Amplified Bible For they heard them talking in [unknown] tongues (languages) and exalting and magnifying and praising God. Then Peter said, Berean Annotated Bible For they heard them speaking in tongues (languages) and exalting God {Theon}. Then Peter (rock) said, Christian Standard Bible For they heard them speaking in tongues and declaring the greatness of God. Then Peter responded, Holman Christian Standard Bible For they heard them speaking in other languages and declaring the greatness of God. Then Peter responded, “ American Standard Version For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Contemporary English Version Now they were hearing Gentiles speaking unknown languages and praising God. Peter said, English Revised Version For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, GOD'S WORD® Translation They heard these non-Jewish people speaking in other languages and praising God. Then Peter said, Good News Translation For they heard them speaking in strange tongues and praising God's greatness. Peter spoke up: International Standard Version because they heard them speaking in foreign languages and praising God. Then Peter said, NET Bible for they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said, New Heart English Bible For they heard them speaking in other tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, Webster's Bible Translation For they heard them speak in languages and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Weymouth New Testament For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling the majesty of God. Then Peter said, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, World English Bible For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor they were hearing them speaking with tongues and magnifying God. Berean Literal Bible For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, Young's Literal Translation for they were hearing them speaking with tongues and magnifying God. Smith's Literal Translation For they heard them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God. Then answered Peter, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor they heard them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God. Catholic Public Domain Version For they heard them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. New American Bible for they could hear them speaking in tongues and glorifying God. Then Peter responded, New Revised Standard Version for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor they heard them speak with divers tongues, and magnify God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For they heard them speaking in various languages and magnifying God, and Shimeon was saying: NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor they heard them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God. Then Peter answered: Godbey New Testament for they were hearing them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God. Haweis New Testament For they heard them speaking in different languages, and magnifying God. Then Peter addressed them, Mace New Testament for they heard them express their praises to God in divers languages. Weymouth New Testament For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling the majesty of God. Then Peter said, Worrell New Testament for they heard them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, Worsley New Testament for they heard them speaking in divers languages, and glorifying God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit…45All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 46For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, 47“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”… Cross References For they heard them speaking in tongues Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Mark 16:17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; and exalting God. Luke 1:46-47 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them. Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Then Peter said, Acts 11:15-17 As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning. / Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ / So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?” Acts 15:7-9 After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 14:5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified. 1 Corinthians 14:39 So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 1 Corinthians 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. Acts 2:11 both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” 1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. Isaiah 28:11 Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people Treasury of Scripture For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, speak. Acts 2:4,11 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance… Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. 1 Corinthians 14:20-25 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men… Jump to Previous Declared Exalting Extolling Glory Heard Hearing Languages Magnify Magnifying Majesty Peter Praising Speak Speaking Talking TonguesJump to Next Declared Exalting Extolling Glory Heard Hearing Languages Magnify Magnifying Majesty Peter Praising Speak Speaking Talking TonguesActs 10 1. Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,11. who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles; 17. and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea. 25. Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him. 34. As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company, 44. the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized. For they heard them speaking in tongues As at Pentecost, the Gentile believers received the Holy Spirit in a visible and audible way. Their speaking in tongues gave the Jewish Christians with Peter clear evidence that God had granted the same gift to Gentiles who believed in Christ. No rite or ethnic distinction stood between them and full inclusion among God’s people. Act 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit… and exalting God. Their praise showed that the Spirit’s work led them to worship God rather than exalt themselves. The Gentiles responded to the gospel with the same faith and joy seen among the first believers in Jerusalem. Luk 1:46-47 Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,… Then Peter said, Peter recognized that God had settled the question through the Spirit’s direct action. Having been prepared by God’s vision and Cornelius’s testimony, he could no longer treat Gentile believers as unclean or exclude them from baptism and fellowship. Act 11:15-17 As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them,… Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterOne of Jesus' twelve apostles, a key leader in the early Christian church, and the primary speaker in this passage. 2. Cornelius A Roman centurion who is devout and God-fearing, whose household is the setting for this event. 3. Household of Cornelius Includes family and close friends gathered to hear Peter's message, experiencing the Holy Spirit's outpouring. 4. Holy Spirit The third person of the Trinity, whose presence is manifested through the speaking in tongues and exalting God. 5. Caesarea The city where Cornelius lives, a significant location for the spread of the Gospel to Gentiles. Teaching Points The Universality of the GospelThe event at Cornelius' house demonstrates that the Gospel is for all people, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit's presence is evidenced by speaking in tongues, signifying divine approval and empowerment for ministry. Unity in the Body of Christ The inclusion of Gentiles into the faith community highlights the unity and diversity within the body of Christ. Obedience to God's Leading Peter's willingness to visit Cornelius, despite cultural barriers, shows the importance of obedience to God's direction. Worship as a Response to God's Work The exalting of God by Cornelius' household is a natural response to the work of the Holy Spirit and should be a model for believers. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 10:46?2. How does Acts 10:46 demonstrate the Holy Spirit's work among Gentile believers? 3. What role does speaking in tongues play in confirming God's acceptance in Acts 10? 4. How can we discern the Holy Spirit's presence in our church today? 5. How does Acts 10:46 connect with the events of Pentecost in Acts 2? 6. How should Acts 10:46 influence our view of God's inclusivity in salvation? 7. What does speaking in tongues signify in Acts 10:46? 8. How does Acts 10:46 challenge traditional Jewish-Christian boundaries? 9. Why is the Holy Spirit's presence significant in Acts 10:46? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 10? Verse 46. - For they heard them, etc. This was the incontrovertible evidence of their reception of the Holy Ghost (see Acts 11:15-18, and Acts 2:4 and 11, and note on ver. 4). Acts 10:46 spotlights the instant, audible evidence that Cornelius’s household had received the Holy Spirit: Spirit-enabled languages filled with praises to God. This sign convinced Jewish witnesses and Peter himself that God had already cleansed these Gentile believers, compelling Peter to baptize them without hesitation. The verse signals the breaking of ethnic barriers, affirms the Spirit’s impartial gift, and demonstrates that true faith is marked by Spirit-empowered worship and obedience. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. they heard ἤκουον (ēkouon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. speaking λαλούντων (lalountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. in tongues γλώσσαις (glōssais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 1100: The tongue; by implication, a language. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. exalting μεγαλυνόντων (megalynontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3170: (a) I enlarge, lengthen, (b) I increase, magnify, extol. From megas; to make great, i.e. Increase or extol. God. Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Then Τότε (Tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. said, ἀπεκρίθη (apekrithē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. Additonal Resources Acts 10:46 Blue Letter BibleActs 10:46 Bible Gateway Acts 10:46 Bible.com Acts 10:46 NIV |
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