Acts 10:45 net — The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were greatly astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been p…

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"The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were greatly astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,"

— Acts 10:45, NET Bible

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Acts 10 — Context

42

He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

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About him all the prophets testify, that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

44

The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.

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The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were greatly astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,

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for they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said,

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“No one can withhold the water for these people to be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?”

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So he gave orders to have them baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days.

Acts 10:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:45 say?
Acts 10:45 in the NET Bible reads: “The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were greatly astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,”
Where is Acts 10:45 in the Bible?
Acts 10:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 45.
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 10:45.
What translation should I read Acts 10:45 in?
Acts 10:45 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 10:45?
Acts 10:45 reads (NET): “The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were greatly astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,” 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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