Commentaries:
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
Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Acts 10:47:
Acts 2:3
Acts 9:17
Acts 15:1
Acts 19:6
1 Timothy 4:14
2 Timothy 1:6-7
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