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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/10.htm">New International Version</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. <a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Even as Peter was saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message. <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Of Peter still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those hearing the word. <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message. <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> While Peter was still speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the word. <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who were listening to the message [confirming God’s acceptance of Gentiles]. <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who heard the message. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit took control of everyone who was listening. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit came to everyone who heard his message. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit came down on all those who were listening to his message. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> While Peter was still making this statement, the Holy Spirit fell on all the people who were listening to his message. <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them who heard the word. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While Peter was speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the Message. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> While Peter is yet speaking these sayings, the Holy Spirit fell on all those hearing the word, <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Of Peter still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those hearing the word. <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> While Peter is yet speaking these sayings, the Holy spirit fell upon all those hearing the word, <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Peter yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all hearing the word.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell over all of those who were listening to the Word. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> While Peter was still speaking these things, the holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> While Simon Peter spoke these words, the Holy Spirit descended on all who heard the word. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Shimeon was speaking these words, The Spirit of Holiness rested on all of those who were hearing the word.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> While Peter was speaking these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all that heard the word. <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Peter yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all those hearing the word. <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all who heard the discourse. <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Peter was yet speaking, when the holy spirit descended on all that heard him. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> While Peter was speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the Message. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those hearing the word. <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> While Peter was yet speaking these words, the holy Spirit fell upon all them that heard the word. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-44.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=3477" 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/10.htm">The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit</a> 43All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.” 44<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."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petrou (N-GMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">While Peter</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: Eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still."></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalountos (V-PPA-GMS) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">was still speaking</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmata (N-ANP) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">words,</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: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">upon</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">message.</a> 45All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.…<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/2-4.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/11-15.htm">Acts 11:15-17</a> As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, just as He had fallen upon us at the beginning. / Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ / So 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?” <a href="/acts/15-8.htm">Acts 15:8</a> And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. <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="/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="/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="/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="/galatians/3-2.htm">Galatians 3:2</a> I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith? <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13</a> And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Ephesians 4:30</a> And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">1 John 3:24</a> Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13</a> By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.the Holy Ghost.<a href="/acts/2-2.htm">Acts 2:2-4</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.<a href="/acts/8-15.htm">Acts 8:15-17</a> Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/10-23.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/8-6.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/10-27.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/11-15.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/14-9.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/acts/10-46.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/11-1.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 10</div>1. <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.</a> 34. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,</a> 44. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>While Peter was still speaking these words Peter, one of the apostles and a key leader in the early church, was delivering a message to Cornelius and his household. This event occurs in Caesarea, a significant city in the Roman Empire, known for its diverse population and as a center of Roman administration. Peter's speech is a pivotal moment in the book of Acts, as it marks the first time the gospel is explicitly preached to Gentiles. The phrase indicates the immediacy and divine interruption of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that God's work is not confined to human timing or completion of a sermon.the Holy Spirit fell upon The falling of the Holy Spirit is reminiscent of the events at Pentecost (Acts 2), where the Spirit descended upon the Jewish believers. This parallel signifies the inclusion of Gentiles into the new covenant community, breaking down the barriers between Jews and Gentiles. The Holy Spirit's descent is a fulfillment of Jesus' promise in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>, where He declared that His followers would receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them. This event also echoes Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a>, which speak of God's Spirit being poured out on all people.all who heard his message The phrase "all who heard" underscores the universality of the gospel message. Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and his household represent the Gentile world, which was previously considered outside the scope of God's chosen people. This moment is a turning point in the early church, as it confirms that salvation through Jesus Christ is available to all, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. It aligns with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations. The inclusion of Gentiles fulfills the Abrahamic promise that all nations would be blessed through his seed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, Peter is the central figure in this passage, delivering a message to the Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a> The third person of the Trinity, who descends upon the Gentiles as Peter speaks. 3. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius'_household.htm">Cornelius' Household</a> The Gentile audience, including Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and his family and friends, who receive the Holy Spirit. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The location where this event takes place, a significant city in the Roman Empire and home to Cornelius. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who are the recipients of the Holy Spirit in this passage, marking a pivotal moment in the early Church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> The event in <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44</a> demonstrates that the Gospel is for all people, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit's descent upon the Gentiles signifies God's approval and the breaking of traditional barriers. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_leading.htm">Obedience to God's Leading</a> Peter's willingness to speak to Gentiles shows the importance of following God's direction, even when it challenges societal norms. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> This event fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the Spirit being poured out on all flesh, affirming the reliability of God's Word. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The inclusion of Gentiles highlights the unity and diversity within the Church, calling believers to embrace all who come to faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 10</a> <a href="/q/proof_gentiles_got_holy_spirit,_tongues.htm">Acts 10:44–46 – Is there any archaeological or historical proof that Gentiles suddenly received the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues? </a> <a href="/q/why_are_tongues_for_unbelievers,_yet_used_by_believers.htm">Why does Paul claim tongues are a sign for unbelievers (1 Corinthians 14:22), yet many modern churches practice them mostly among believers? </a> <a href="/q/why_link_belief_to_upbringing,_not_truth.htm">Why does religious belief correlate with social upbringing rather than truth?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_acts_14_27_mention_gentile_faith.htm">Why would Acts 14:27 assert God “opened a door of faith to the Gentiles” when earlier passages (e.g., Acts 10) already describe Gentile inclusion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44) The Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.--The words imply a sudden thrill of spiritual joy and elevation which showed itself, as it had done on the Day of Pentecost (see Note on <a href="/acts/2-4.htm" title="And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.">Acts 2:4</a>), in a burst of unpremeditated praise. Now, as then, the "tongues" manifested themselves, not as instruments of teaching, but in "magnifying God." As there is no mention here of the utterance of praise being in any other language than those with which the speakers were familiar, there is no ground for assuming that this feature of the Pentecostal gift was reproduced, and the jubilant ecstatic praise which was the essence of that gift must be thought of as corresponding to the phenomena described in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/14-7.htm" title="And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?">1Corinthians 14:7-9</a>. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-44.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[While] Peter Πέτρου (Petrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. was still speaking λαλοῦντος (lalountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. these ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. words, ῥήματα (rhēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <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. 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 ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. heard ἀκούοντας (akouontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. [his] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. message. λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-45.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:45"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:45" /></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>