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Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days. <a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> So he gave orders for them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterward Cornelius asked him to stay with them for several days. <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days. <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain some days. <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days. <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days. <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days. <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days. <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for a few days. <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay there for a few days. <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and they asked him to stay on for a few days. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Peter ordered that they should be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for several days. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Peter ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah. Then they asked him to stay there for several days. <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay for a few days. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> So he gave orders to have them baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they requested him to tarry certain days. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And he directed that they should be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they begged him to remain with them for a time. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He commanded them to also be immersed in the Name of the LORD; then they implored him to remain certain days. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain some days. <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> he commanded them also to be baptized in the name of the Lord; then they besought him to remain certain days. <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he commanded them to be immersed in the name of the Lord. Then asked they him to remain certain days.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they desired him to tarry with them some days. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they begged him to remain with them for some days. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> He ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. [49] Then they invited him to stay for a few days. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ. And they urged him to remain with them a few days. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then he commanded them to be baptized in the name of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah, and they begged him to stay with them for some days. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he commanded them to be immersed in the name of the Lord. Then they besought him to remain some days. <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to tarry some days. <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> So he commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord. Then they entreated him to tarry there some days.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so he directed they should be baptized in the name of the Lord, after which they desired him to stay some time with them. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And he directed that they should be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they begged him to remain with them for a time. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He commanded that they should be immersed in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain some days. <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. And they desired him to stay there some days. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-48.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=3511" 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> …47“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!” 48<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/4367.htm" title="4367: prosetaxen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I instruct, command, (b) I appoint, assign. From pros and tasso; to arrange towards, i.e. enjoin.">he ordered that</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."></a> <a href="/greek/907.htm" title="907: baptisthēnai (V-ANP) -- Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. ">they 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.">in</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">of Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2065.htm" title="2065: ērōtēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request.">they asked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/1961.htm" title="1961: epimeinai (V-ANA) -- (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.">to stay</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinas (IPro-AFP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">for a few</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-AFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days.</a> <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/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a> Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/8-12.htm">Acts 8:12</a> But when they believed Philip as he preached the gospel of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. <a href="/acts/8-36.htm">Acts 8:36-38</a> As they traveled along the road and came to some water, the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is there to prevent me from being baptized?” / And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.” The eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” / And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and Philip baptized him. <a href="/acts/19-5.htm">Acts 19:5</a> On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-4</a> Or aren’t you aware that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? / We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. <a href="/colossians/2-12.htm">Colossians 2:12</a> And having been buried with Him in baptism, you were raised with Him through your faith in the power of God, who raised Him from the dead. <a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">1 Peter 3:21</a> And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, <a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Mark 16:16</a> Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. <a href="/john/3-5.htm">John 3:5</a> Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. <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="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Ephesians 4:5</a> one Lord, one faith, one baptism; <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</a> He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/isaiah/52-15.htm">Isaiah 52:15</a> so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.commanded.<a href="/john/4-2.htm">John 4:2</a> (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)<a href="/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">1 Corinthians 1:13-17</a> Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? … <a href="/galatians/3-27.htm">Galatians 3:27</a> For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.the name.<a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38</a> Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.<a href="/acts/8-16.htm">Acts 8:16</a> (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)Then.<a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.<a href="/john/4-40.htm">John 4:40</a> So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-38.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/acts/1-5.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/10-40.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/10-47.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Requested</a> <a href="/john/21-23.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/acts/10-15.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Baptised</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Baptism</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Baptized</a> <a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/acts/13-31.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/11-2.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/15-20.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/acts/11-2.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/18-20.htm">Requested</a> <a href="/acts/18-20.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/acts/11-8.htm">Time</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>So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. This phrase marks a significant moment in the early Church, as it highlights the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith. The "he" refers to Peter, one of Jesus' apostles, who had just witnessed the Holy Spirit descending upon Cornelius and his household, who were Gentiles. This event is pivotal because it demonstrates that the gift of the Holy Spirit and the call to baptism are not limited to Jews but are extended to all who believe in Jesus Christ. Baptism "in the name of Jesus Christ" signifies the authority and power of Jesus, aligning with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This act of baptism also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, where God declares that His salvation will reach the ends of the earth. The inclusion of Gentiles is a type of the universal reach of Christ's salvation, breaking down the dividing wall between Jew and Gentile as described in <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a>.Then they asked him to stay for a few days. This request for Peter to stay indicates the desire for further teaching and fellowship, reflecting the early Church's emphasis on discipleship and community. The hospitality shown by Cornelius and his household is consistent with the cultural norms of the time, where guests were often invited to stay and share in the life of the host. This period of staying together would have allowed for deeper instruction in the faith, as well as the strengthening of the bonds between Jewish and Gentile believers. It also underscores the transformative power of the Gospel, as Peter, a Jew, stays with Gentiles, which would have been culturally and religiously unconventional. This act of staying together symbolizes the breaking down of barriers and the unity found in Christ, as echoed in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where Paul states that there is neither Jew nor Greek, for all are one in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, who plays a central role in the early church. In this passage, he is the one who orders the baptism of Cornelius and his household. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> A Roman centurion who is described as a God-fearing man. He receives a vision from God, leading to his encounter with Peter and subsequent baptism. 3. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> The city where Cornelius lives. It is a significant location as a Roman administrative center and a place where the Gospel begins to spread to Gentiles. 4. <a href="/topical/b/baptism.htm">Baptism</a> The act of being immersed in water as a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. It signifies the cleansing of sin and the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a> Prior to this verse, the Holy Spirit falls upon all who hear Peter's message, signifying God's acceptance of Gentiles into the faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The baptism of Cornelius and his household marks a pivotal moment in the early church, demonstrating that the Gospel is for all people, not just the Jews. This challenges believers to embrace diversity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_command.htm">Obedience to God's Command</a> Peter's willingness to baptize Gentiles shows his obedience to God's revelation, even when it challenges cultural norms. Believers are called to follow God's leading, even when it requires stepping out of comfort zones. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit's presence before baptism signifies God's initiative in salvation. Believers should recognize the Spirit's work in drawing people to faith and empowering them for service. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_fellowship.htm">Hospitality and Fellowship</a> Cornelius' invitation for Peter to stay highlights the importance of fellowship and hospitality in the Christian community. Building relationships strengthens the church and fosters spiritual growth.<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/what_does_baptism_in_jesus'_name_mean.htm">What does baptism in Jesus' name signify?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_the_trinity_monotheistic.htm">How does the Trinity fit with monotheism?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_unify_diversity.htm">How does the Bible promote unity in diversity?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_apostolics_believe.htm">What do Apostolics believe in the Apostolic Church?</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>(48) And he commanded them . . .--It would seem from this that St. Peter acted on the same general principle as St. Paul (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/1-14.htm" title="I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;">1Corinthians 1:14-17</a>), and left the actual administration of baptism to other hands than his own. Who administered it in this instance we are not told. Possibly there may have been an ecclesia already organised at Caesarea, as the result of Philip's work, and its elders or deacons, or Philip himself, may have acted under Peter's orders. If those who came with him from Joppa had so acted, it would probably we may believe, have been stated.Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.--The days so spent must have included at least one "first day of the week," and both in the solemn breaking of bread, and in the social intercourse of the other days, Peter must have mingled freely with the new converts, eating and drinking with them (<a href="/acts/11-2.htm" title="And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,">Acts 11:2</a>), without any fear of being thereby defiled. That visit to Caesarea, St. Luke dwells on as one of the great turning-points in the Apostle's life, attesting his essential agreement with St. Paul. We can well understand how he shrank from marring the effect of that attestation by recording the melancholy inconsistency of his subsequent conduct at Antioch (<a href="/context/galatians/2-11.htm" title="But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.">Galatians 2:11-12</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 48. - Jesus Christ for the Lord, A.V. and T.R. No one forbidding or objecting, Peter immediately ordered that they should be baptized. He does not appear to have baptized them himself, any more than St. Paul did his converts (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-13.htm">1 Corinthians 1:13-17</a>). They prayed him to tarry with them, no doubt that they might receive fuller instruction in the faith of the Lord Jesus Christ, into which they had been baptized. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-48.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. he ordered that προσέταξεν (prosetaxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4367.htm">Strong's 4367: </a> (a) I instruct, command, (b) I appoint, assign. From pros and tasso; to arrange towards, i.e. enjoin. they be baptized βαπτισθῆναι (baptisthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_907.htm">Strong's 907: </a> Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize. in 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 τῷ (tō) Article - Dative 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. name ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ. Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Then τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. they asked ἠρώτησαν (ērōtēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2065.htm">Strong's 2065: </a> Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <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. to stay ἐπιμεῖναι (epimeinai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain. [for a few] τινάς (tinas) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. days. ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/10-48.htm">Acts 10:48 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:48 He commanded them to be baptized (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-47.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:47"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:47" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/11-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 11:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 11:1" /></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>