Acts 10:45
What does Acts 10:45 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:45 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:45 means
The Jewish believers who had accompanied Peter, those "of the circumcision that believed," were utterly amazed. They were astonished "because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit." This reaction highlights their ingrained Jewish understanding that such a spiritual experience was uniquely for Jews. The direct outpouring on the Gentiles challenged their deeply held assumptions and validated God's inclusive plan, overcoming cultural and religious barriers.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the Jews of the faith, who had come with Peter, were full of wonder, because the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and 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,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the faithful of the circumcision, who came with Peter, were astonished for that the grace of the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And 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:
Context
Immediately following the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles, this verse captures the profound astonishment of the Jewish believers accompanying Peter. Their amazement underscores the radical nature of God's act, challenging their traditional understanding of who could receive the Spirit. This reaction directly precedes Peter's logical response, using this divine sign as compelling evidence for the baptism of these Gentiles.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Colossians 2:13
And you, being dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, you, I say, did he make alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses;
- Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
- Galatians 2:15
We being Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles,
- Acts 2:33
Being therefore by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath poured forth this, which ye see and hear.
- Ephesians 2:11
Wherefore remember, that once ye, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called Circumcision, in the flesh, made by hands;
- Acts 2:38
And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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