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NASB | Acts 11:1 Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 11:1 Now the apostles and the believers who were throughout Judea heard [with astonishment] that the Gentiles also had received and accepted the word of God [the message concerning salvation through Christ]. |
Bible Question:
How did the believing Jews know these Gentiles had received the Holy Spirit? How were they commanded to be baptized? Acts 10:44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them thatheard the word. 45 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. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. |
Bible Answer: I suppose that you are saying that we must speak in tongues to prove that we have received the Holy Spirit and that we must be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Would comparisons of scripture point out just as well that we must receive the word of God Act 11:1 and that we should speak the mighty deeds of God Acts 2:12, and praise and exalt God, and speak the word of God with boldness Acts 4:31, and obey Him Acts 5:32, and proclaim Jesus Acts 9:20, and repent. All of these were present at scriptures concerning the Holy Spirit. |