Acts 10:47

Acts 10:48 web — He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.

World English Bible

"He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days."

— Acts 10:48, World English Bible

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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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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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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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Acts 10 — Context

They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles.

For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,

"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.

Acts 10:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:48 say?

Acts 10:48 in the World English Bible reads: “He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some 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 (WEB): “He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay 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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