Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 10:44-48
Acts 10:44-Galatians : . Result of the Sermon.— The Holy Spirit comes as a rule at baptism, but here, before anything is said about baptism, Peter’ s speech is interrupted by the descent of the Spirit. Those who had come with Peter from Joppa knew at once what had happened when they heard the Gentile hearers break out into speaking with tongues and praising God. They were surprised that this should happen to Gentiles; Jews alone till now had had these visitations. Peter’ s reply to their... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 10:48
‘Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.’ The Gentiles then begged him to stay with them for many days that he may teach them more concerning their new faith. And as always when Scripture leaves us standing in the air we may assume that he did. read more