15And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.
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And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. …
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: …
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 spake the word of God with boldness.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-18)The preaching of the gospel to Cornelius was a thing which we poor sinners of the Gentiles have reason to reflect upon with a great deal of joy and thankfulness; for it was the bringing of light to us who sat in darkness. Now it being so great a surprize to the believing as well as the unbelieving Jews, it is worth while to enquire how it was received, and what comments were made upon it. And here…
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