Acts 10 · Verse 44

Acts 10:44

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
Acts 10:44, King James Version

Acts 10:44 in other translations

BSBWhile Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.
WEBWhile Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.
ASVWhile Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word.
YLTWhile Peter is yet speaking these sayings, the Holy spirit fell upon all those hearing the word,
DARBYWhile Peter was yet speaking these words the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were hearing the word.
BBEWhile Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word.
WebsterWhile Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them who heard the word.

What does Acts 10:44 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 10:44-45
44-45. While Peter yet spake ... the Holy Ghost fell--by visible and audible manifestation (Ac 10:46).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 44. The Holy Ghost fell, etc. Endowing them with the power of speaking with other tongues, Acts 10:46. Of this the apostle Peter makes much in his argument in Acts 11:17. By this God showed that the Gentiles were to be admitted to the same privileges with the Jews, and to the blessings of salvation in the same manner. Comp. Acts 2:1-4.

Which heard the word. The word of God; the message of the gospel.

(h) "Holy Ghost fell" Jn 4:31

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 44 While Peter yet spake - It in not very likely that the words recorded by St. Luke are all that the apostle spoke on this occasion; but, while he continued to discourse with them on this subject, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word; and his descent was known by their being enabled to speak with different kinds of tongues. In what manner this gift was bestowed we cannot tell; probably it was in the same way in which it had been given on the day of pentecost; for as they spake with tongues, which was the effect of the descent of the Spirit as flaming tongues on the heads of the disciples on the day of pentecost, it is very likely that the same appearance now took place.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 10:44-48
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.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Acts 10:44 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἜτιEtiStillG2089
λαλοῦντοςlalountoswhen is speakingG2980
τοῦtou<the>G3588
ΠέτρουPetrouPeterG4074
τὰta<the>G3588
ῥήματαrhēmatadeclarationsG4487
ταῦταtautatheseG3778
ἐπέπεσενepepesenfellG1968
τὸtotheG3588
πνεῦμαpneumaSpiritG4151
τὸto<the>G3588
ἅγιονhagionHolyG40
ἐπὶepiuponG1909
πάνταςpantasallG3956
τοὺςtousthoseG3588
ἀκούονταςakouontashearingG191
τὸνtontheG3588
λόγον.logonword.G3056

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Acts 10:44

  • Acts 11:15

    And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.

  • Acts 19:6

    And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

  • Acts 15:8

    And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;

  • Acts 4:31

    And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

  • Acts 2:2-4

    And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

  • Acts 8:15-17

    Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the Holy Ghost.
2:2-4; 4:31; 8:15-17; 11:15; 19:6

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Acts 10:43

    To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

  • Acts 10:44

    While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

  • Acts 10:45

    And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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Acts 10:44 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Estando aún hablando Pedro estas palabras, el Espíritu Santo cayó sobre todos los que oían el sermón.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Comme Pierre prononçait encore ces mots, l’Esprit Saint tomba sur tous ceux qui entendaient la parole.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Während Petrus noch diese Worte redete, fiel der Heilige Geist auf alle, die das Wort hörten.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Adhuc loquente Petro verba hæc, cecidit Spiritus Sanctus super omnes qui audiebant verbum.