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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/11.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. <a href="/nlt/acts/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> “As I began to speak,” Peter continued, “the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the beginning. <a href="/esv/acts/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning. <a href="/bsb/acts/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning. <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in my beginning to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, even as also upon us in the beginning. <a href="/kjv/acts/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. <a href="/nkjv/acts/11.htm">New King James Version</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning. <a href="/nasb_/acts/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. <a href="/nasb/acts/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. <a href="/nasb77/acts/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He did upon us at the beginning. <a href="/lsb/acts/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. <a href="/amp/acts/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as He did on us at the beginning [at Pentecost]. <a href="/csb/acts/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came down on them, just as on us at the beginning. <a href="/hcsb/acts/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came down on them, just as on us at the beginning. <a href="/asv/acts/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning. <a href="/cev/acts/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After I started speaking, the Holy Spirit was given to them, just as the Spirit had been given to us at the beginning. <a href="/erv/acts/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, even as on us at the beginning. <a href="/gwt/acts/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "When I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came to these people. This was the same thing that happened to us in the beginning. <a href="/gnt/acts/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> And when I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came down on them just as on us at the beginning. <a href="/isv/acts/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> "When I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as he was first given to us. <a href="/msb/acts/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning. <a href="/net/acts/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Then as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as he did on us at the beginning. <a href="/nheb/acts/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning. <a href="/wbt/acts/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, as on us at the beginning. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And," said Peter, "no sooner had I begun to speak than the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He fell upon us at the first. <a href="/web/acts/11.htm">World English Bible</a> As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And in my beginning to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as also on us in the beginning, <a href="/blb/acts/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in my beginning to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, even as also upon us in the beginning. <a href="/ylt/acts/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And in my beginning to speak, the Holy Spirit did fall upon them, even as also upon us in the beginning, <a href="/slt/acts/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in my beginning to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as also upon us in the beginning.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when I had begun to speak, the Holy Ghost fell upon them, as upon us also in the beginning. <a href="/cpdv/acts/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when I had begun to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as upon us also, in the beginning. <a href="/nabre/acts/11.htm">New American Bible</a> As I began to speak, the holy Spirit fell upon them as it had upon us at the beginning, <a href="/nrsvce/acts/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them, as on us at the beginning. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as I was continuing to speak there, The Spirit of Holiness rested upon them as when upon us from the first.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, as on us at the beginning. <a href="/godbey/acts/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning. <a href="/haweis/acts/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So when I had begun to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, just as on us at the beginning. <a href="/mace/acts/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and while I was speaking to them, the holy spirit descended upon them, as it did on us, at the beginning. <a href="/wey/acts/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And," said Peter, "no sooner had I begun to speak than the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He fell upon us at the first. <a href="/worrell/acts/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, as also on us at the beginning; <a href="/worsley/acts/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when I began to speak, the holy Spirit fell on them, even as it did upon us at the beginning. <a href="/parallel/acts/11-15.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=3635" 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> …14He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’ 15<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">As</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: arxasthai (V-ANM) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">began</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalein (V-PNA) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">to speak,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagion (Adj-NNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/1968.htm" title="1968: epepesen (V-AIA-3S) -- To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize.">fell</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">upon</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/5618.htm" title="5618: hōsper (Adv) -- Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">He had fallen</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">upon</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmas (PPro-A1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</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.">at</a> <a href="/greek/746.htm" title="746: archē (N-DFS) -- From archomai; a commencement, or chief.">the beginning.</a> 16Then 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.’…<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="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1-4</a> When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. / Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. / They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ... <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44-46</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="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a> And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. <a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7-15</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. / And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: / in regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me; ... <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="/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="/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="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> 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="/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="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-39</a> On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. <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/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a> And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. <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. <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a> You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. <a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Galatians 3:14</a> He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on us at the beginning.as I.<a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-44</a> Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: … the Holy Ghost.<a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Acts 10:45,46</a> And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost… <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a> And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.as on.<a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2-12</a> And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting… <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Acts 4:31</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/acts/5-15.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/7-12.htm">First</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/8-39.htm">Sooner</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Talking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/15-18.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/acts/13-36.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">First</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Sooner</a> <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/17-21.htm">Talking</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>As I began to speak This phrase refers to Peter's recounting of his experience with Cornelius and his household. Peter, an apostle, was speaking to a group of Gentiles, which was significant because Jews traditionally did not associate with Gentiles. This moment marks a pivotal shift in the early church's mission, emphasizing the inclusivity of the Gospel. The act of speaking is central to the spread of the Gospel, as faith comes from hearing the message of Christ (<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>).the Holy Spirit fell upon them The falling of the Holy Spirit signifies divine approval and empowerment. This mirrors the events of Pentecost in <a href="/acts/2.htm">Acts 2</a>, where the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles. The Holy Spirit's presence confirms God's acceptance of the Gentiles, breaking down the barriers between Jews and Gentiles. This event fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a>, where God promises to pour out His Spirit on all people.just as He had fallen upon us Peter draws a parallel between the Gentiles' experience and the apostles' experience at Pentecost. This comparison underscores the equality of all believers in receiving the Holy Spirit, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. It highlights the unity of the church and the universality of the Gospel message. The apostles' experience serves as a benchmark for authenticating the work of the Holy Spirit.at the beginning This phrase refers to the day of Pentecost, which is considered the "beginning" of the church's mission in the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> that the disciples would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. It marks the start of the church's expansion from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. This event is foundational for understanding the church's mission and the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle who is recounting his experience of witnessing the Holy Spirit fall upon the Gentiles. He is a central figure in the early church and a key leader in spreading the Gospel. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius'_household.htm">Cornelius' Household</a> The Gentile recipients of the Holy Spirit in this passage. Cornelius was a Roman centurion whose household was the first recorded Gentile group to receive the Holy Spirit, marking a significant moment in the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, who empowers and indwells believers. His coming upon the Gentiles signifies God's acceptance of all people, not just Jews, into the faith. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The location where Peter is recounting this event to the other apostles and believers, explaining the inclusion of Gentiles into the church. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_beginning.htm">The Beginning</a> Refers to the day of Pentecost (Acts 2), when the Holy Spirit first came upon the Jewish believers, marking the birth of the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> The Holy Spirit's coming upon the Gentiles signifies that the Gospel is for all people, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. This challenges believers to embrace diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit is the agent of change and empowerment in the believer's life. His presence is a sign of God's acceptance and approval, encouraging believers to rely on His guidance and strength. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_leading.htm">Obedience to God's Leading</a> Peter's willingness to follow God's leading, even when it challenged cultural norms, serves as a model for believers to prioritize God's direction over human traditions. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a> The event in <a href="/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15</a> illustrates the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles. Believers are called to actively work towards unity and reconciliation within the church and society. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_and_evangelism.htm">Witnessing and Evangelism</a> The spread of the Gospel to the Gentiles highlights the importance of sharing the message of Christ with all people. Believers are encouraged to be bold in their witness, trusting the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts of those who hear.<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/how_has_christianity_evolved_over_time.htm">How did Christianity evolve from its origins to today?</a> <a href="/q/effective_bible_study_habits.htm">What are effective habits for studying the Bible?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) And as I began to speak . . .--It is, perhaps, a trait of individual character that the Apostle speaks of what is recorded in <a href="/context/acts/10-34.htm" title="Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:">Acts 10:34-43</a> as the mere beginning of what he had meant to say.As on us at the beginning.--The words are spoken, it will be remembered, to apostles and disciples who had been sharers in the Pentecostal gift. St. Peter bears his witness that what he witnessed at Caesarea was not less manifestly the Spirit's work than what they had then experienced.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Even as for as, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/11-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[As] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. began ἄρξασθαί (arxasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to speak, λαλεῖν (lalein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative 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. Holy Ἅγιον (Hagion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. fell ἐπέπεσεν (epepesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1968.htm">Strong's 1968: </a> To fall upon, press upon, light upon, come over. From epi and pipto; to embrace or seize. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. them, αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. just as ὥσπερ (hōsper) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5618.htm">Strong's 5618: </a> Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. [He had come] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. upon ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. at 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] beginning. ἀρχῇ (archē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_746.htm">Strong's 746: </a> From archomai; a commencement, or chief. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/11-15.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 11:15 As I began to speak the Holy (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/11-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 11:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 11:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/11-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 11:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 11:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>