Acts 10:44
New International Version
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.

New Living Translation
Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message.

English Standard Version
While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.

Berean Standard Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.

Berean Literal Bible
Of Peter still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those hearing the word.

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

New King James Version
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.

New American Standard Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message.

NASB 1995
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message.

NASB 1977
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message.

Legacy Standard Bible
While Peter was still speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the word.

Amplified Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message [confirming God’s acceptance of Gentiles].

Christian Standard Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message.

American Standard Version
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word.

Contemporary English Version
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit took control of everyone who was listening.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit came to everyone who heard his message.

Good News Translation
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who were listening to his message.

International Standard Version
While Peter was still making this statement, the Holy Spirit fell on all the people who were listening to his message.

Majority Standard Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.

NET Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.

New Heart English Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

Webster's Bible Translation
While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them who heard the word.

Weymouth New Testament
While Peter was speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the Message.

World English Bible
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
While Peter is yet speaking these sayings, the Holy Spirit fell on all those hearing the word,

Berean Literal Bible
Of Peter still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those hearing the word.

Young's Literal Translation
While Peter is yet speaking these sayings, the Holy spirit fell upon all those hearing the word,

Smith's Literal Translation
Peter yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all hearing the word.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word.

Catholic Public Domain Version
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to the Word.

New American Bible
While Peter was still speaking these things, the holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word.

New Revised Standard Version
While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
While Simon Peter spoke these words, the Holy Spirit descended on all who heard the word.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when Shimeon was speaking these words, The Spirit of Holiness rested on all of those who were hearing the word.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
While Peter was speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all that heard the word.

Godbey New Testament
Peter yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all those hearing the word.

Haweis New Testament
While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all who heard the discourse.

Mace New Testament
Peter was yet speaking, when the holy spirit descended on all that heard him.

Weymouth New Testament
While Peter was speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the Message.

Worrell New Testament
While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those hearing the word.

Worsley New Testament
While Peter was yet speaking these words, the holy Spirit fell upon all them that heard the word.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
43All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. 45All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.…

Cross References
Acts 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 11:15-17
As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning. / Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ / So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?”

Acts 15:8
And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.

Acts 19:6
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.

John 16:7-15
But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. / And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: / in regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me; ...

Romans 8:9
You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

1 Corinthians 12:13
For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.

Galatians 3:2
I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?

Ephesians 1:13
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

Ephesians 4:30
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

1 John 3:24
Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.

1 John 4:13
By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.

Joel 2:28-29
And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

Isaiah 44:3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring.


Treasury of Scripture

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

the Holy Ghost.

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…

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 8:15-17
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: …

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Acts 10
1. Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,
11. who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;
17. and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.
25. Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.
34. As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,
44. the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.














While Peter was still speaking
This phrase highlights the immediacy and divine interruption of the Holy Spirit's work. The Greek word for "speaking" is "λαλούντος" (lalountos), which implies ongoing speech. This suggests that the Holy Spirit's action was not dependent on the completion of Peter's sermon, emphasizing God's sovereignty and initiative in the outpouring of His Spirit. Historically, this moment marks a pivotal shift in the early church, as it demonstrates that God's grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit are not confined to Jewish believers alone but are extended to Gentiles as well.

these words
The "words" refer to the message of the Gospel that Peter was delivering. In the context of Acts 10, Peter was speaking about Jesus Christ, His life, death, and resurrection, and the forgiveness of sins through Him. The Greek term "ῥήματα" (rhēmata) is used here, which can mean "sayings" or "utterances." This emphasizes the power and authority of the Gospel message itself, which is not merely human words but divinely inspired truth that carries the power to transform lives.

the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, or "Πνεῦμα Ἅγιον" (Pneuma Hagion) in Greek, is the third person of the Trinity, fully God, who empowers, guides, and sanctifies believers. In the context of Acts, the Holy Spirit's coming upon the Gentiles is a fulfillment of the prophecy that God's Spirit would be poured out on all flesh (Joel 2:28-29). This event is significant as it confirms that the Gentiles are fully included in the New Covenant community without the need for adherence to the Jewish law, a radical and transformative development in the early church.

fell upon
The phrase "fell upon" is translated from the Greek "ἐπέπεσεν" (epepesen), which conveys a sudden and overwhelming action. This indicates the powerful and unmistakable presence of the Holy Spirit, reminiscent of the Spirit's descent at Pentecost (Acts 2). The use of this term underscores the idea that the Holy Spirit's presence is not something that can be controlled or predicted by human means but is a sovereign act of God.

all who heard
This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of the Holy Spirit's outpouring. The Greek word "πάντας" (pantas) means "all," indicating that every person present, regardless of their background or status, received the Holy Spirit. This is a profound moment of unity and equality in the early church, breaking down the barriers between Jew and Gentile and fulfilling the promise that the Gospel is for all people.

his message
The "message" refers to the Gospel proclamation that Peter was delivering. The Greek word "λόγον" (logon) is used, which can mean "word" or "message." This highlights the centrality of the Gospel in the work of the Holy Spirit. It is through the hearing of the Gospel that faith is kindled, and the Holy Spirit works to bring about conviction, conversion, and empowerment for service. This underscores the importance of faithful Gospel proclamation as the means by which God chooses to work in the hearts of individuals.

(44) The Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.--The words imply a sudden thrill of spiritual joy and elevation which showed itself, as it had done on the Day of Pentecost (see Note on Acts 2:4), in a burst of unpremeditated praise. Now, as then, the "tongues" manifested themselves, not as instruments of teaching, but in "magnifying God." As there is no mention here of the utterance of praise being in any other language than those with which the speakers were familiar, there is no ground for assuming that this feature of the Pentecostal gift was reproduced, and the jubilant ecstatic praise which was the essence of that gift must be thought of as corresponding to the phenomena described in 1Corinthians 14:7-9.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[While] Peter
Πέτρου (Petrou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

was still speaking
λαλοῦντος (lalountos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

these
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

words,
ῥήματα (rhēmata)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Holy
Ἅγιον (Hagion)
Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

Spirit
Πνεῦμα (Pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

fell
ἐπέπεσεν (epepesen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1968: To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

all
πάντας (pantas)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

heard
ἀκούοντας (akouontas)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

[his]
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

message.
λόγον (logon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.


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