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While Peter was still saying this, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.
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And the believers from among the circumcised who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
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For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared,
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"Can any one forbid water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
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And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.
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