Acts 11:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, as 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 entire house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared to them divided tongues as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 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 in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. 6 When this sound occurred, the multitude came together and were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 They were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, 'Behold, are not all these who speak Galileans?' 8 How is it that we hear each in our own language in which we were born? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, 'What does this mean?'
  • Acts 4:31 : 31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
  • Acts 10:34-46 : 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Truly I perceive that God shows no partiality: 35 But in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is accepted by him. 36 The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) 37 That word, I say, you know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism that John preached; 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem; whom they killed by hanging on a tree: 40 Him God raised up on the third day, and showed him openly; 41 Not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he who was ordained by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead. 43 To him all the prophets witness that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive forgiveness of sins. 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then Peter answered,
  • Acts 19:6 : 6 And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Acts 11:16-18
    3 verses
    86%

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

    17 Since then God gave them the same gift as he did to us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; who was I that I could withstand God?

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

  • Acts 10:44-48
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    81%

    44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.

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

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

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

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

  • Acts 2:1-4
    4 verses
    79%

    1 When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all together in one place.

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

    3 And there appeared to them divided tongues as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.

    4 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
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    14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,

    15 When they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

    16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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

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

    19 Saying, Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 19:5-7
    3 verses
    78%

    5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

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

    7 And all the men were about twelve.

  • Acts 15:8
    76%

    8 And God, who knows the hearts, bore them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit, even as He did to us;

  • Acts 19:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2 He said to them, Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed? And they said to him, We have not even heard whether there is any Holy Spirit.

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

  • Acts 1:5
    74%

    5 For John truly baptized with water; but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.

  • Acts 11:14
    74%

    14 Who shall tell you words, whereby you and all your house shall be saved.

  • Acts 2:37-38
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    72%

    37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Men and brethren, what shall we do?'

    38 Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  • Mark 1:8
    71%

    8 I indeed have baptized you with water, but he shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

  • Acts 4:31
    71%

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

  • Acts 11:1
    71%

    1 And the apostles and brothers that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

  • Acts 11:4
    70%

    4 But Peter explained the matter from the beginning and described it in order to them, saying,

  • Acts 2:12
    70%

    12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, 'What does this mean?'

  • Acts 15:11
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    11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

  • Acts 2:16
    70%

    16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

  • Acts 1:8
    70%

    8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

  • Acts 16:32
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    32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all that were in his house.

  • Acts 11:11-12
    2 verses
    69%

    11 And immediately there were three men already come to the house where I was, sent from Caesarea to me.

    12 And the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover, these six brothers accompanied me, and we entered the man's house:

  • Acts 2:14
    69%

    14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and said to them, 'Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to my words:

  • Acts 2:6
    69%

    6 When this sound occurred, the multitude came together and were bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in his own language.

  • 1 Thess 1:5
    69%

    5 For our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in full conviction; as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

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

  • Acts 13:2
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    2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

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

  • John 1:32
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    32 And John bore witness, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained upon him.

  • Acts 5:32
    69%

    32 And we are His witnesses of these things, and so is also the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.

  • Acts 2:8
    68%

    8 How is it that we hear each in our own language in which we were born?

  • Joel 2:29
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    29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my Spirit.

  • Heb 10:15
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    15 The Holy Spirit also is a witness to us; for after he had said before,