46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

Other Translations of Acts 10:46

New International Version

46 For they heard them speaking in tonguesOr "other languages" and praising God. Then Peter said,

English Standard Version

46 For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared,

The Message

46 but there it was - they heard them speaking in tongues, heard them praising God.

New King James Version

46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered,

New Living Translation

46 For they heard them speaking in other tongues and praising God. Then Peter asked,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 10:46

Commentary on Acts 10:44-48

(Read Acts 10:44-48)

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 that God does not confine himself to outward signs. The Holy Ghost fell upon those who were neither circumcised nor baptized; it is the Spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing. They magnified God, and spake of Christ and the benefits of redemption. Whatever gift we are endued with, we ought to honour God with it. The believing Jews who were present, were astonished that the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also. By mistaken notions of things, we make difficult for ourselves as to the methods of Divine providence and grace. As they were undeniably baptized with the Holy Ghost, Peter concluded they were not to be refused the baptism of water, and the ordinance was administered. The argument is conclusive; can we deny the sign to those who have received the things signified? Those who have some acquaintance with Christ, cannot but desire more. Even those who have received the Holy Ghost, must see their need of daily learning more of the truth.