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42 And aHe commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify bthat it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge cof the living and the dead.  
43 aTo Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, bwhoever believes in Him will receive cremission of sins.”  

The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

44 While Peter was still speaking these words, athe Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.  
45 aAnd1 those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, bbecause the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.  
46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered,
47 “Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit ajust as we have?”  
48 aAnd he commanded them to be baptized bin the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days. 
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What Does Acts 10:44 Mean?

No circumcision is required to receive the Holy Spirit, a detail unmentioned yet significant later. God reveals this truth to Peter, not to the other eleven. Though all present are astonished, Peter provides the authoritative answer, for it is to him that God speaks throughout these events. As first among equals, preeminent among them, Peter receives this revelation.




Acts 10:44-48

The important thing here is something that is not even mentioned. No circumcision is required, which becomes important later. To whom does God reveal that one need not be circumcised to receive the Holy Spirit? They are all astonished, but Peter gives the authoritative answer, and it is to him that God speaks throughout these events. God does not reveal this to the other eleven but to Peter, first among equals, preeminent among them.

John W. Ritenbaugh
Unity (Part 2): God's Pattern of Leadership

Related Topics: Circumcision | Holy Spirit | Leadership | Leadership, God's Pattern of | Peter the Apostle | Peter's Responsibility




Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Acts 10:44:

Acts 2:3
Acts 9:17
Acts 10:9-16
Acts 15:1
Acts 19:6
1 Timothy 4:14
2 Timothy 1:6-7


 
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