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A Pentecost for Gentiles
Commentators unanimously see this event as a 'Gentile Pentecost.' Just as the Holy Spirit fell on the Jewish believers in Acts 2, He now falls on these Gentiles. Scholars explain this was God's undeniable sign that the gospel and all its privileges were now open to non-Jews, adopting them into His covenant on equal footing.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 10:44
18th Century
Theologian
The Holy Ghost fell, etc. Endowing them with the power of speaking with other tongues (Acts 10:46). Of this the apostle Peter …
AT Robertson
On Acts 10:44
While Peter yet spake (ετ λαλουντος του Πετρου). Genitive absolute of present participle, still going on.
The Holy …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 10:44
19th Century
Bishop
The Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.—The words imply a sudden thrill of spiritual joy and elevation whic…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 10:44
As Peter was “speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.” Most likely “these words” refer back to “everyone who belie…
John Calvin
On Acts 10:44
16th Century
Theologian
And as Peter was still speaking. God now declares by a new miracle that the doctrine of the gospel is common to the Gentiles as well as to…
John Gill
On Acts 10:44
17th Century
Pastor
While Peter yet spoke these words
As he was thus discoursing concerning Christ, his person, his miracles, his death …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 10:44–48
17th Century
Minister
The Holy Ghost fell upon others after they were baptized, to confirm them in the faith; but upon these Gentiles before they were baptized, to show …