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but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. <a href="/nkjv/acts/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/nasb_/acts/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/nasb/acts/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, &#8216John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/acts/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/lsb/acts/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/amp/acts/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He used to say, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/csb/acts/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/hcsb/acts/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.&#8217 <a href="/asv/acts/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit. <a href="/cev/acts/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I remembered that the Lord had said, "John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." <a href="/erv/acts/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. <a href="/gwt/acts/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I remembered that the Lord had said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized by the Holy Spirit.' <a href="/gnt/acts/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then I remembered what the Lord had said: 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' <a href="/isv/acts/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then I remembered what the Lord had said: 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' <a href="/msb/acts/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ?John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.? <a href="/net/acts/11.htm">NET Bible</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, as he used to say, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' <a href="/nheb/acts/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, 'John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.' <a href="/wbt/acts/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then I remembered the Lord's words, how He used to say, "'John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.' <a href="/web/acts/11.htm">World English Bible</a> I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I remembered the saying of the LORD, how He said, John indeed immersed in water, but you will be immersed in the Holy Spirit; <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said, 'John indeed baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' <a href="/ylt/acts/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I remembered the saying of the Lord, how he said, John indeed did baptize with water, and ye shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit; <a href="/slt/acts/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, when he said, John truly immersed with water; but ye shall be immersed with the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, how that he said: John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. <a href="/cpdv/acts/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then I remembered the words of the Lord, just as he himself said: ‘John, indeed, baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/nabre/acts/11.htm">New American Bible</a> and I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, ‘John baptized with water but you will be baptized with the holy Spirit.’ <a href="/nrsvce/acts/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then I remembered that word of our LORD, when he said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And I was reminded of the word of Our Lord, which he had said: 'Yohannan baptized in water, but you shall be baptized in The Spirit of Holiness.'<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, as he said, John immersed in water, but you shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit. <a href="/godbey/acts/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And I remembered the word of the Lord, as He said, <FR>John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/acts/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then I recollected the word of the Lord, how he had said, John indeed baptised with water; but ye shall be baptised with the Holy Ghost. <a href="/mace/acts/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then I remember'd that expression of the Lord, "John baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the holy spirit." <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then I remembered the Lord's words, how He used to say, "'John baptized with water, but you shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.' <a href="/worrell/acts/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, <FR>'John, indeed, immersed in water, but ye shall be immersed in the Holy Spirit.'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/acts/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, <FR>John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the holy Spirit.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/acts/11-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3644" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Peter's Report at Jerusalem</a> …15As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning. 16<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3403.htm" title="3403: emnēsthēn (V-AIP-1S) -- To remember, call to mind, recall, mention. A prolonged form of mnaomai; to remind, i.e. to recall to mind.">I remembered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmatos (N-GNS) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He used to say,</a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēs (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">‘John</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: ebaptisen (V-AIA-3S) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">baptized</a> <a href="/greek/5204.htm" title="5204: hydati (N-DNS) -- Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.">with water,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptisthēsesthe (V-FIP-2P) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">will be baptized</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiō (Adj-DNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit.’ </a> 17So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a> I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. <a href="/mark/1-8.htm">Mark 1:8</a> I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Luke 3:16</a> John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. <a href="/john/1-33.htm">John 1:33</a> I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5</a> For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Acts 19:4-6</a> Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” / On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. / And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a> And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. <a href="/isaiah/44-3.htm">Isaiah 44:3</a> For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. <a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25-27</a> I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. / I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7</a> But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. <a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17-18</a> ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44-47</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, ... <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.remembered.<a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.<a href="/luke/24-8.htm">Luke 24:8</a> And they remembered his words,<a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.how.<a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5</a> For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.<a href="/acts/19-2.htm">Acts 19:2-4</a> He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost… <a href="/matthew/3-11.htm">Matthew 3:11</a> I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:but.<a href="/proverbs/1-23.htm">Proverbs 1:23</a> Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.<a href="/isaiah/44-3.htm">Isaiah 44:3-5</a> For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: … <a href="/ezekiel/36-25.htm">Ezekiel 36:25</a> Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/john/4-2.htm">Baptize</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/11-15.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/11-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/acts/10-19.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/acts/11-15.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Used</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Water</a> <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/13-24.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/22-16.htm">Baptize</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/12-2.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/acts/12-15.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/revelation/16-19.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/14-8.htm">Used</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Water</a> <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/13-27.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 11</div>1. <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">makes his defense;</a> 18. <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">which is accepted.</a> 19. <a href="/acts/11-19.htm">The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, </a> 22. <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Barnabas is sent to confirm them.</a> 26. <a href="/acts/11-26.htm">The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.</a> 27. <a href="/acts/11-27.htm">They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then I remembered the word of the Lord This phrase indicates a moment of divine recall, where Peter is reminded of Jesus' teachings. The act of remembering is significant in biblical narratives, often associated with the Holy Spirit's work in bringing to mind the teachings of Christ (<a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>). This moment underscores the importance of Jesus' words as authoritative and foundational for the early church's understanding and practice.how He said This phrase emphasizes the direct speech of Jesus, highlighting the authority and reliability of His words. In the Gospels, Jesus often spoke prophetically and with authority, as seen in <a href="/matthew/7-29.htm">Matthew 7:29</a>. The early church relied heavily on the teachings of Jesus as recorded by the apostles, which were considered divinely inspired and essential for doctrine and practice.‘John baptized with water John the Baptist's ministry was one of preparation, calling people to repentance and symbolized by water baptism (<a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Mark 1:4</a>). This act was a public declaration of repentance and a precursor to the greater baptism that Jesus would bring. John's baptism was significant in Jewish culture as it represented purification and readiness for the coming Messiah.but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ This promise of baptism with the Holy Spirit was fulfilled at Pentecost (<a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a>), marking a new era in God's redemptive plan. The Holy Spirit's baptism signifies empowerment for service, the indwelling presence of God, and the initiation into the body of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a>). This event was prophesied in the Old Testament (<a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a>) and fulfilled in the New Testament, demonstrating the continuity of God's plan through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle recounting his vision and the subsequent events to the believers in Jerusalem, explaining how God had granted repentance to the Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> Referred to in the verse as the one who baptized with water, symbolizing repentance and preparation for the coming Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, promised by Jesus to baptize believers, signifying empowerment and the indwelling presence of God. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The place where Peter is explaining his actions to the Jewish believers, emphasizing the expansion of the Gospel to the Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who received the Holy Spirit, marking a significant moment in the early church's mission and understanding of God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Acts 11:16</a> highlights the fulfillment of Jesus' promise and Old Testament prophecies, showing God's faithfulness and the continuity of His plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The baptism of the Holy Spirit is essential for empowerment and guidance in the Christian life, marking the believer's entry into the new covenant community. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The inclusion of the Gentiles demonstrates that the Gospel is for all people, breaking down ethnic and cultural barriers. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a> Peter's recollection of Jesus' words emphasizes the importance of remembering and relying on Scripture in understanding God's work. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_leading.htm">Obedience to God's Leading</a> Peter's actions, guided by the Holy Spirit, encourage believers to be open and obedient to God's direction, even when it challenges existing norms.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 11</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_holy_spirit_impart.htm">What does the Holy Spirit impart?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_the_trinity.htm">What is the Bible's teaching on the Trinity?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_7_bible_baptisms.htm">What are the seven baptisms mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'out_of_egypt'_mean.htm">What does 'Every good and perfect gift is from above' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Then remembered I the word of the Lord.--The special promise referred to was that recorded in <a href="/acts/1-5.htm" title="For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.">Acts 1:5</a>. Then it had seemed to refer only to the disciples, and the Day of Pentecost had appeared to bring a complete fulfilment of it. Now Peter had learnt to see that it had a wider range, that the gift might be bestowed on those who were not of Israel, and who were not called to come outwardly within the covenant of Israel. If the baptism of the Holy Ghost had been thus given to them it implied, as the greater includes the less, that they were admissible to the baptism of water.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - And I remembered for then remembered I, A.V. This is a new incident not mentioned in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>. The reference is to <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Acts 1:5</a>. This saying of the Lord being thus referred to by Peter looks as if Peter might have furnished many of the particulars in the first twelve chapters to Luke. <a href="/commentaries/acts/11-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I remembered ἐμνήσθην (emnēsthēn) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3403.htm">Strong's 3403: </a> To remember, call to mind, recall, mention. A prolonged form of mnaomai; to remind, i.e. to recall to mind. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word ῥήματος (rhēmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. He used to say, ἔλεγεν (elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘John Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. baptized ἐβάπτισεν (ebaptisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. with water, ὕδατι (hydati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5204.htm">Strong's 5204: </a> Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will be baptized βαπτισθήσεσθε (baptisthēsesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] Holy Ἁγίῳ (Hagiō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. 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