Acts 10:44

"All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins.”"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights that the message of salvation and forgiveness through faith in Jesus was a consistent theme throughout the Old Testament prophetic writings. It underscores the fulfillment of these ancient prophecies in the present, validating the apostles' preaching to the Gentiles as true to God's longstanding promises.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 44. The Holy Ghost fell, etc. Endowing them with the power of speaking with other tongues, Ac 10:46. Of this the apostle Peter makes much in his argument in Ac 11:17. By this God showed that the Gentiles were to be admitted to the same privileges with the Jews, and to the blessings of salvation in the same manner. Comp. Ac 2:1-4. Which heard the word. The word of God; the message of the gospel. {h} "Holy Ghost fell" Joh 4:31 __________________________________________________________________

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