Acts 11:15

American Standard Version (1901)

And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning.

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  • Acts 2:2-9 : 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them tongues parting asunder, like as of fire; and it sat upon each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. 6 And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language. 7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying, Behold, are not all these that speak Galilaeans? 8 And how hear we, every man in our own language wherein we were born? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, in Judaea and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia, 10 in Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and sojourners from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tongues the mighty works of God. 12 And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
  • Acts 4:31 : 31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken wherein they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
  • Acts 10:34-46 : 34 And Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. 36 The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all.)-- 37 that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 38 [ even] Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree. 40 Him God raised up the third day, and gave him to be made manifest, 41 not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, [even] to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God [to be] the Judge of the living and the dead. 43 To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins. 44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
  • Acts 19:6 : 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

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  • Acts 11:16-18
    3 verses
    86%

    16And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

    17If then God gave unto them the like gift as [he did] also unto us, when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I, that I could withstand God?

    18And when they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then to the Gentiles also hath God granted repentance unto life.

  • Acts 10:44-48
    5 verses
    81%

    44While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word.

    45And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    46For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

    47Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

    48And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

  • Acts 2:1-4
    4 verses
    79%

    1And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together in one place.

    2And suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

    3And there appeared unto them tongues parting asunder, like as of fire; and it sat upon each one of them.

    4And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

  • Acts 8:14-19
    6 verses
    79%

    14Now when the apostles that were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

    15who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit:

    16for as yet it was fallen upon none of them: only they had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

    17Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

    18Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,

    19saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 19:5-7
    3 verses
    78%

    5And when they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.

    6And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

    7And they were in all about twelve men.

  • Acts 15:8
    76%

    8And God, who knoweth the heart, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit, even as he did unto us;

  • Acts 19:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2and he said unto them, Did ye receive the Holy Spirit when ye believed? And they [said] unto him, Nay, we did not so much as hear whether the Holy Spirit was [given] .

    3And he said, Into what then were ye baptized? And they said, Into John's baptism.

  • Acts 1:5
    74%

    5For John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days hence.

  • Acts 11:14
    74%

    14who shall speak unto thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.

  • Acts 2:37-38
    2 verses
    72%

    37Now when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?

    38And Peter [said] unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  • Mark 1:8
    71%

    8I baptized you in water; But he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 4:31
    71%

    31And when they had prayed, the place was shaken wherein they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

  • Acts 11:1
    71%

    1Now the apostles and the brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

  • Acts 11:4
    70%

    4But Peter began, and expounded [the matter] unto them in order, saying,

  • Acts 2:12
    70%

    12And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

  • Acts 15:11
    70%

    11But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in like manner as they.

  • Acts 2:16
    70%

    16but this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel:

  • Acts 1:8
    70%

    8But ye shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

  • Acts 16:32
    70%

    32And they spake the word of the Lord unto him, with all that were in his house.

  • Acts 11:11-12
    2 verses
    69%

    11And behold, forthwith three men stood before the house in which we were, having been sent from Caesarea unto me.

    12And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no distinction. And these six brethren also accompanied me; and we entered into the man's house:

  • Acts 2:14
    69%

    14But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, [saying], Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and give ear unto my words.

  • Acts 2:6
    69%

    6And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language.

  • 1 Thess 1:5
    69%

    5how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and [in] much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.

  • Acts 4:8
    69%

    8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders,

  • Acts 13:2
    69%

    2And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

  • Acts 13:52
    69%

    52And the disciples were filled with joy with the Holy Spirit.

  • John 1:32
    69%

    32And John bare witness, saying, I have beheld the Spirit descending as a dove out of heaven; and it abode upon him.

  • Acts 5:32
    69%

    32And we are witnesses of these things; and [so is] the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

  • Acts 2:8
    68%

    8And how hear we, every man in our own language wherein we were born?

  • Joel 2:29
    68%

    29and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit.

  • Heb 10:15
    68%

    15And the Holy Spirit also beareth witness to us; for after he hath said,