Acts 10:44 bbe — While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word.

Bible in Basic English

"While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word."

— Acts 10:44, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 10 — Context

41

Not by all the people, but by witnesses marked out before by God, even by us, who took food and drink with him after he came back from the dead.

42

And he gave us orders to give news of this to the people, and to give public witness that this is he whom God has made judge of the living and the dead.

43

To him all the prophets give witness, that through his name everyone who has faith in him will have forgiveness of sins.

44

While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word.

45

And the Jews of the faith, who had come with Peter, were full of wonder, because the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles,

46

And they were talking in tongues, and giving glory to God. Then Peter said,

47

Will any man say that these may not have baptism who have been given the Holy Spirit as we have?

Acts 10:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:44 say?
Acts 10:44 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word.”
Where is Acts 10:44 in the Bible?
Acts 10:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 44.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 10:44.
What translation should I read Acts 10:44 in?
Acts 10:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 10:44?
Acts 10:44 reads (BBE): “While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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