While Peter was still speaking,

the Holy Spirit came down

on all those who were listening to his message.

The Jewish believers

who had come from Joppa with Peter

were amazed that God had poured out his gift

of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles also.

For they heard them in strange tongues

and praising God's greatness.

Peter spoke up:

"These people have received

the Holy Spirit, just as we also did.

Can anyone, then,

stop them from being baptized with water?"

So he ordered them to be baptized

in the name of Jesus Christ.

Then they asked him

to stay with them for a few days.

Acts 10:44-48