Acts 10:48
What does Acts 10:48 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:48 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:48 means
In light of the irrefutable evidence, Peter commanded them to be baptized "in the name of Jesus Christ." This public act of baptism formally recognized their conversion and inclusion into the Christian church. The request for Peter to stay for "certain days" indicates their deep desire for further instruction and fellowship, confirming their genuine faith and the immediate formation of a new, inclusive Christian community in Caesarea.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he gave orders for them to have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they kept him with them for some days.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862he commanded them also to be baptized in the name of the Lord; then they besought him to remain certain days.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they desired him to tarry with them some days.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord. Then they begged him to stay some days.
Context
Following his compelling argument, this verse records Peter's command for the Gentiles to be baptized, formally integrating them into the Christian community. This act is the capstone of their conversion and God's work in breaking down barriers. The subsequent request for Peter to stay signifies the immediate establishment of a new Gentile Christian community and illustrates their desire for continued spiritual growth.
v.47Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?
v.48This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Corinthians 1:13
Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized into the name of Paul?
- John 4:2
(although Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples),
- Acts 19:5
And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
- 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.
- John 4:40
So when the Samaritans came unto him, they besought him to abide with them: and he abode there two days.
- Acts 16:15
And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
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