Acts 10:44

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

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Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
Peter	Πέτρου Petrou	G4074	a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)) · noun — genitive singular masculine, a proper name
yet	Ἔτι Eti	G2089	"yet · adverb
spake	λαλοῦντος lalountos	G2980	to talk · verb — present active participle, genitive singular masculine
these	ταῦτα taûta	G5023	these things
words	ῥήματα rhēmata	G4487	an utterance (individually · noun — accusative plural neuter
Holy	ἅγιον hagion	G40	sacred (physically · adjective — nominative singular neuter
Ghost	πνεῦμα pneuma	G4151	a current of air · noun — nominative singular neuter
fell	ἐπέπεσεν epepesen	G1968	to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less… · verb — second aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
on	ἐπὶ epi	G1909	properly · preposition
all	πάντας pantas	G3956	all · adjective — accusative plural masculine
them	τοῦ tou	G3588	the (sometimes to be supplied · article — genitive singular masculine
heard	ἀκούοντας akouontas	G191	to hear (in various senses) · verb — present active participle, accusative plural masculine
word	λόγον. logon	G3056	something said (including the thought) · noun — accusative singular masculine

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Cross-references

Acts 11:15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
Acts 15:8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
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 sp…
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 8:15-17 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:44–end

We have here the issue and effect of Peter's sermon to Cornelius and his friends. He did not labour in vain among them, but they were all brought home to Christ. Here we have, I. God's owning Peter's word, by conferring the Holy Ghost upon the hearers of it, and immediately upon the hearing of it (Act 10:44): While Peter was yet speaking these words, and perhaps designed to say more, he was happily superseded by visible indications that the Holy Ghost, even in his miraculous gifts and powers, fell on all those who heard the word, even as he did on the apostles at first; so Peter saith, Act 11:15. Therefore some think it was with a rushing mighty wind, and in cloven tongues, as that was. Obse…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 10:44

While Peter yet spake . . . the Holy Ghost fell--by visible and audible manifestation (Act 10:46).

Adam Clarke on Acts 10:44

While Peter yet spake - It in not very likely that the words recorded by St. Luke are all that the apostle spoke on this occasion; but, while he continued to discourse with them on this subject, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word; and his descent was known by their being enabled to speak with different kinds of tongues. In what manner this gift was bestowed we cannot tell; probably it was in the same way in which it had been given on the day of pentecost; for as they spake with tongues, which was the effect of the descent of the Spirit as flaming tongues on the heads of the disciples on the day of pentecost, it is very likely that the same appearance now took place.

John Gill on Acts 10:44

While Peter yet spake these words,.... As he was thus discoursing concerning Christ, his person, his miracles, his death and resurrection, and the efficacy of his blood for pardon, before he had done speaking, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. This is not to be understood of the operations of the Spirit of God upon the souls of men, under the ministry of the word; though true it is, that the Spirit of God attends the preaching of thee Gospel, and not only qualifies men for it, and assists them in it, but makes it effectual to many that hear it: hearers of the word lie in the way of the gracious operations of the Spirit; and the gifts and graces of the Spirit are given to…

The Church Fathers

He does not say that Peter was astonished, but, "They of the circumcision:" since he knew what was in preparation. And yet they ought to have marvelled at this, how they themselves had believed. When they heard that they had believed, they were not astonished, but when God gave them the Spirit.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 24

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. Then they asked him to stay with them for some days. Lest it be doubted that baptism should be given to the Gentiles, it was confirmed by the testimony of the Holy Spirit, which customarily sanctifies the waters of the font, in a new order of precedence, which it never happened with the Jews, as occurred once for the testimony of the Gentiles' faith.
— Bede, Commentary on Acts

Observe God's providential management. He does not suffer the speech to be finished, nor the baptism to take place upon a command of Peter, but, when He has made it evident how admirable their state of mind is, and a beginning is made of the work of teaching, and they have believed that assuredly baptism is the remission of sins, then forthwith comes the Spirit upon them. Now this is done by God's so disposing it as to provide for Peter a mighty ground of justification. And it is not simply that the Spirit came upon them, but, "they spake with tongues:" which was the thing that astonished those who had come together.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on Acts 24

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Dictionary and topics

Cornelius — A centurion whose history is narrated in Acts 10. He was a “devout man,” and like the centurion of Capernaum, believed in the God of Israel. His residence at Caesrea probably brought him into contact…
Baptism · OF THE HOLY SPIRIT — OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Baptism With The Holy Spirit · The Word of God instrumental to — The Word of God instrumental to
Catholicity · INCUL — INCUL
Charism · An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians — An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Gentiles · First special introduction of the gospel to — First special introduction of the gospel to
Gift Of The Holy Spirit, The · Given: To the Gentiles — Given: To the Gentiles
Heathen, The · The Holy Spirit poured out upon — The Holy Spirit poured out upon
Holy Spirit · 1:9,32,33;3:5,6,34;4:14;6:45,63;7:38,39;14:16,17,26;15:26;16:7-14;20:22; — 1:9,32,33;3:5,6,34;4:14;6:45,63;7:38,39;14:16,17,26;15:26;16:7-14;20:22;
Language · Power of speaking different: Followed receiving the gospel — Power of speaking different: Followed receiving the gospel
Miraculous Gifts Of The Holy Spirit · Communicated: Upon the preaching of the gospel — Communicated: Upon the preaching of the gospel

Acts 10:44

Word by word — the Greek

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:44–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 10:44

Adam Clarke on Acts 10:44

John Gill on Acts 10:44

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Acts 10:44

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:44–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 10:44

Adam Clarke on Acts 10:44

John Gill on Acts 10:44

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on Acts 10:44–end

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Acts 10:44-48