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Scott's Reference Library
Acts 10:44 through Acts 10:48 (NIV)
44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all
who heard the message. 45The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were
astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the
Gentiles. 46For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.
Then Peter said, 47“Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water?
They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.” 48So he ordered that they
be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them
for a few days.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
VERSES 44-48
The Holy Ghost fell upon others after they were baptized, to confirm them in the
faith; but upon these Gentiles before they were baptized, to show that God does
not confine himself to outward signs. The Holy Ghost fell upon those who were
neither circumcised nor baptized; it is the Spirit that quickeneth, the flesh
profiteth nothing. They magnified God, and spake of Christ and the benefits of
redemption. Whatever gift we are endued with, we ought to honour God with it.
The believing Jews who were present, were astonished that the gift of the Holy
Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also. By mistaken notions of things, we
make difficult for ourselves as to the methods of Divine providence and grace.
As they were undeniably baptized with the Holy Ghost, Peter concluded they were
not to be refused the baptism of water, and the ordinance was administered. The
argument is conclusive; can we deny the sign to those who have received the
things signified? Those who have some acquaintance with Christ, cannot but
desire more. Even those who have received the Holy Ghost, must see their need of
daily learning more of the truth.