Acts 10:47 Parallel Translations

"No one can refuse to baptize these people with water. They have received the Holy Spirit in the same way that we did."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

ASV:

Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

BBE:

Will any man say that these may not have baptism who have been given the Holy Spirit as we have?

DBY:

Can any one forbid water that these should not be baptised, who have received the Holy Spirit as we also did?

ERV:

Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

WEY:

"Can any one forbid the use of water, and object to these persons being baptized--men who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did?"

WBS:

Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

WEB:

"Can any man forbid the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized?"

YLT:

Then answered Peter, 'The water is any one able to forbid, that these may not be baptized, who the Holy Spirit did receive -- even as also we?'

Acts 10:47 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

Acts 8:36 As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized?"

Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message.

Acts 11:17 "Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?"

Acts 15:8 "And God, who knows the heart, testified to them giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He also did to us; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

10:47 {9} Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
(9) Baptism does not sanctify or make those holy who receive it, but is an outward sign to the world of the profession of faith. (Ed.)

PNT:

10:47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized? Peter's scruples were overcome. He was now satisfied that the gospel was for Gentiles as well as Jews. God had made no difference in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He asks his Jewish brethren if any man can give a reason why they should not be baptized. Wesley says:
How easily is the question decided if we take the word of God for our rule. Either men have received the Holy Spirit, or not. If they have not, then Repent, saith God, and be baptized, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Ac 2:38). If they have been baptized with the Holy Spirit, then who can forbid water ?''

WES:

10:47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost? - He does not say they have the baptism of the Spirit; therefore they do not need baptism with water. But just the contrary: if they have received the Spirit, then baptize them with water. How easily is this question decided, if we will take the word of God for our rule! Either men have received the Holy Ghost or not. If they have not, Repent, saith God, and be baptized, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. If they have, if they are already baptized with the Holy Ghost, then who can forbid water?

MHC:

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.

CONC:

Able Baptised Baptism Baptized Baptizing Forbid Ghost Holy Object Persons Peter Receive Received Refuse Spirit Surely

Able Baptism Baptized Baptizing Forbid Ghost Holy Object Persons Peter Receive Received Refuse Spirit Surely Use Water

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