Acts 10:39-48 ▼

39 And we are witnesses of all the things He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They also put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree.

40 God raised Him up on the third day and granted that He appear,

41 not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen beforehand by God, that is, to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.

42 And He commanded us to preach to the people, and solemnly to bear witness that this is the One who has been designated by God as Judge of the living and the dead.

43 Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins.”

44 While Peter was still speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the word.

45 And all the circumcised believers who came with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

46 For they were hearing them speaking with tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,

47 “Can anyone refuse water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?”

48 And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for a few days.