The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit

(Acts 19:1–7)

44 [While] Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard [his] message. 45 All the circumcised believers [who] had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God.

Then Peter said, 47 “Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these [people]? [They] have received the Holy Spirit just as we [have]!” 48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay [for a few] days.