Acts 11:15

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As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had on us at the beginning.

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  • Acts 2:2-9 : 2 Suddenly, there came a sound from heaven like a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak. 5 Now there were devout Jews residing in Jerusalem, from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment because each one heard them speaking in their own language. 7 They were astonished and amazed, saying, 'Aren't all these who are speaking Galileans?' 8 How is it that each of us hears them in our native language where we were born? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene, visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues! 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, asking one another, 'What does this mean?'
  • Acts 4:31 : 31 After they prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.
  • Acts 10:34-46 : 34 Then Peter began to speak: 'Now I truly understand that God does not show favoritism, 35 but in every nation, the one who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him. 36 He sent the message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 37 You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached— 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. 39 We are witnesses of everything He did in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed Him by hanging Him on a tree, 40 but God raised Him up on the third day and allowed Him to be seen— 41 not by all the people, but by witnesses whom God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the one appointed by God to be the judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about Him, that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name. 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all who were listening to the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, 46 for they were hearing them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter responded:
  • Acts 19:6 : 6 When Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

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  • Acts 11:16-18
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    16Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'

    17If then God gave them the same gift that He gave to us after we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to stand in God's way?

    18When they heard this, they became silent and glorified God, saying, 'So then, God has granted repentance leading to life even to the Gentiles.'

  • Acts 10:44-48
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    44While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down on all who were listening to the message.

    45The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,

    46for they were hearing them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter responded:

    47“Can anyone withhold water and prevent these people from being baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”

    48So he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

  • Acts 2:1-4
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    1When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all together in one place.

    2Suddenly, there came a sound from heaven like a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

    3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.

    4They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak.

  • Acts 8:14-19
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    14When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.

    15When they arrived, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit,

    16For the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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

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

    19He said, 'Give me this authority too, so that everyone I lay my hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.'

  • Acts 19:5-7
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    5When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

    6When Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

    7There were about twelve men in all.

  • Acts 15:8
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    8And God, who knows the heart, bore witness by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us.

  • Acts 19:2-3
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    2He asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" They replied, "We haven't even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."

    3Paul then asked, "Into what, then, were you baptized?" They answered, "Into John's baptism."

  • Acts 1:5
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    5For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.

  • Acts 11:14
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    14He will speak words to you by which you and your entire household will be saved.

  • Acts 2:37-38
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    37When they heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, 'Brothers, what shall we do?'

    38Peter 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.

  • Mark 1:8
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    8'I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.'

  • Acts 4:31
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    31After they prayed, the place where they were gathered was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.

  • Acts 11:1
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    1The apostles and the believers throughout Judea heard that even the Gentiles had accepted the word of God.

  • Acts 11:4
    70%

    4But Peter began to explain it to them step by step, saying:

  • Acts 2:12
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    12They were all amazed and perplexed, asking one another, 'What does this mean?'

  • Acts 15:11
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    11On the contrary, we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are.

  • Acts 2:16
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    16'No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel.'

  • Acts 1:8
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    8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

  • Acts 16:32
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    32And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house.

  • Acts 11:11-12
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    11Just then, three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where I was staying.

    12The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man's house.

  • Acts 2:14
    69%

    14Then Peter stood up with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: 'Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.'

  • Acts 2:6
    69%

    6When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment because each one heard them speaking in their own language.

  • 1 Thess 1:5
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    5Because our gospel came to you not only in words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. As you know, we lived among you for your sake.

  • Acts 4:8
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    8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, 'Rulers of the people and elders of Israel,'

  • Acts 13:2
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    2While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'

  • Acts 13:52
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    52And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.

  • John 1:32
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    32Then John testified, saying, 'I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on Him.'

  • Acts 5:32
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    32We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.

  • Acts 2:8
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    8How is it that each of us hears them in our native language where we were born?

  • Joel 2:29
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    29Even on my male and female servants, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.

  • Heb 10:15
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    15The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First, He says: