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Acts 10:46

Acts 10:47-1964 bbe — Will any man say that these may not have baptism who have been given the Holy Spirit as we have? And he gave orders for…

Bible in Basic English

47

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

48

And he gave orders for them to have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they kept him with them for some days.

— Acts 10:47-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 10:47-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. ”

  • ASV

    “Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. ”

  • WEB

    “"Can any man forbid the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized?" He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.”

  • NET

    ““No one can withhold the water for these people to be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?” So he gave orders to have them baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days.”

  • DRB

    “Then Peter answered: Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they desired him to tarry with them some days. ”

  • KJVA

    “Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. ”

Acts 10 — Context

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?

48

And he gave orders for them to have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they kept him with them for some days.

Acts 10:47-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:47-1964 say?
Acts 10:47-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Will any man say that these may not have baptism who have been given the Holy Spirit as we have? And he gave orders for them to have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they kept him with them for some days.”
Where is Acts 10:47-1964 in the Bible?
Acts 10:47-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verses 47–1964.
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 10:47-1964.
What translation should I read Acts 10:47-1964 in?
Acts 10:47-1964 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 10:47-1964?
Acts 10:47-1964 reads (BBE): “Will any man say that these may not have baptism who have been given the Holy Spirit as we have? And he gave orders for them to have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they kept him with them for some days.” 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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