44. While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.
45. The circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were greatly astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles,
46. for they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. Then Peter said,
47. “No one can withhold the water for these people to be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?”
48. So he gave orders to have them baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days.