41anot to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us bwho ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.
42 And aHe commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify bthat it is He who was ordained by God tobe Judge cof the living and the dead.
43aTo 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.
45aAnd1 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?”
48aAnd he commanded them to be baptized bin the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.
To him give all the prophets witness - Speaking to heathens he does not quote any in particular; that every one who believeth in him - Whether he be Jew or Gentile; receiveth remission of sins - Though he had not before either feared God, or worked righteousness.
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