Acts 10:47

Acts 10:48 kjva — And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. "

— Acts 10:48, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. ”
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ASV
“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. ”
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WEB
“He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.”
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NET
“So he gave orders to have them baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days.”
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DRB
“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. ”
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BBE
“And he gave orders for them to have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they kept him with them for some days.”
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Acts 10 — Context

And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

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 10:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:48 say?

Acts 10:48 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. ”

Where is Acts 10:48 in the Bible?

Acts 10:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 48.

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 10:48.

What translation should I read Acts 10:48 in?

Acts 10:48 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 10:48?

Acts 10:48 reads (KJVA): “And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain 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.

Acts 10:48 kjva — And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

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