Acts 10:47
“Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Can any man forbid water,.... The use of his river, or bath, or what conveniency he may have for baptizing persons:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Can any man forbid water ... - They have shown that they are favored in the same way as the Jewish converts. God has…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Can any man forbid water - These had evidently received the Holy Ghost, and consequently were become members of the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 10:44-48
We have here the issue and effect of Peter's sermon to Cornelius and his friends. He did not labour in vain among them,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Can any man forbid water, &c. Though the gift of the Spirit has been made so apparent, yet St Peter does not omit the…
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