The Holy Spirit Falls upon the Gentiles

44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message. 45 [fn]All the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was being poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter responded, 47 “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48 So he gave orders to have them baptized in the name of [fn]the Lord. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days.