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.
Acts 10:45 in other translations
| BSB | All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. |
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| WEB | They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles. |
| ASV | And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
| YLT | and those of the circumcision believing were astonished--as many as came with Peter--because also upon the nations the gift of the Holy Spirit hath been poured out, |
| DARBY | And the faithful of the circumcision were astonished, as many as came with Peter, that upon the nations also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out: |
| BBE | And the Jews of the faith, who had come with Peter, were full of wonder, because the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles, |
| Webster | And they of the circumcision who believed, were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
What does Acts 10:45 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).
Barnes' Notes
Were astonished. Were amazed that Gentiles should be admitted to the same favour as themselves.
(i) "they of the circumcision" Acts 10:23 (�) "Ghost" "Spirit"
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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…
Acts 10:45 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Acts 10:45
- Acts 10:23
Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
- Acts 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
- Galatians 3:13-14
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
- Colossians 2:13-14
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
- Acts 11:15-18
And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God? When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
- Acts 2:33
Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
- Ephesians 2:11
Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
- Galatians 2:15
We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,
- Ephesians 3:5-8
Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
- Acts 11:3
Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
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- 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.
- Acts 10:46
For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
Acts 10:45 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y se espantaron los fieles que eran de la circuncisión, que habían venido con Pedro, de que también sobre los Gentiles se derramase el don del Espíritu Santo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et les fidèles de la circoncision, tous ceux qui étaient venus avec Pierre, s’étonnèrent de ce que le don du Saint Esprit était répandu aussi sur les nations, |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und die Gläubigen aus der Beschneidung, so viele ihrer mit Petrus gekommen waren, gerieten außer sich, daß auch auf die Nationen die Gabe des Heiligen Geistes ausgegossen worden war; |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et obstupuerunt ex circumcisione fideles qui venerant cum Petro, quia et in nationes gratia Spiritus Sancti effusa est. |