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The Undeniable Sign
Commentators explain that Peter's question is a powerful appeal to logic. Since God had already given the Gentiles the 'greater' gift of the Holy Spirit—the inner reality of salvation—it was undeniable that they should receive the 'lesser' gift of water baptism, the outward sign. God's visible action settled the debate and demanded a response of inclusion.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 10:47
18th Century
Theologian
Can any man forbid water, etc. They have shown that they are favoured in the same way as the Jewish converts. God has manifested himself t…
AT Robertson
On Acts 10:47
Can any man forbid the water? (Μητ το υδωρ δυνατα κωλυσα τισ?). The negative μητ expects the answer No. The evidence was in…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 10:47
19th Century
Bishop
Can any man forbid water . . .—The question was an appeal to the voice of reason. Could the outward sign be refused, when…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 10:47
Peter may not have been much of an abstract thinker. But to his great credit he was ready to follow the divine initiative, if only he could be sure…
John Calvin
On Acts 10:47
16th Century
Theologian
Peter answered. Peter reasons from the reality to the sign; for, since baptism is an addition or accompaniment of spiritual grace, he who …
John Gill
On Acts 10:47
17th Century
Pastor
Can any man forbid water
The use of his river, or bath, or what conveniency he may have for baptizing persons: which shows, th…
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 …