Acts 10:46
What does Acts 10:46 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:46 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:46 means
The evidence of the Holy Spirit's coming was unmistakable: the Gentiles were heard "speak with tongues, and magnify God." This miraculous manifestation, mirroring the experience at Pentecost, provided undeniable proof of their reception of the Spirit. The phenomenon of speaking in tongues and glorifying God was a clear, audible sign that God had indeed accepted these Gentiles, confirming their spiritual regeneration and preparing them for baptism.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
KJV
King James Version · 1611For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they were talking in tongues, and giving glory to God. Then Peter said,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862for they were hearing them speaking with tongues and magnifying God.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For they heard them speaking with tongues and magnifying God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890for they heard them speaking with tongues and magnifyingGod. Then Peter answered,
Context
This verse provides the audible and undeniable proof of the Holy Spirit's outpouring: the Gentiles speaking in tongues and magnifying God. This clear evidence directly addresses the astonishment of the Jewish believers, leaving no room for doubt about the divine origin of this event. This miraculous sign directly prompts Peter's rhetorical question in the next verse, leading to the logical conclusion of their baptism.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 16:17
And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;
- Acts 19:6
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
- Acts 2:11
Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tongues the mighty works of God.
- 1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.
- Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
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