Acts 10:44 cpdv — While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to the Word.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to the Word. "

— Acts 10:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 10 — Context

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not to all the people, but to the witnesses preordained by God, to those of us who ate and drank with him after he rose again from the dead.

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And he instructed us to preach to the people, and to testify that he is the One who was appointed by God to be the judge of the living and of the dead.

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To him all the Prophets offer testimony that through his name all who believe in him receive the remission of sins.”

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While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to the Word.

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And the faithful of the circumcision, who had arrived with Peter, were astonished that the grace of the Holy Spirit was also poured out upon the Gentiles.

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For they heard them speaking in tongues and magnifying God.

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Then Peter responded, “How could anyone prohibit water, so that those who have received the Holy Spirit would not be baptized, just as we also have been?”

Acts 10:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:44 say?
Acts 10:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to 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 (CPDV): “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to 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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