Acts 10:48

“And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.”

"And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days." - Acts 10:48
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What does Acts 10:48 mean?

Acts 10:48 (KJV) says, "And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days." This verse comes at the end of the story of Peter and Cornelius, which is a significant moment in the early expansion of the Christian church. The…

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Baptized in His Name: A Divine Invitation

In Acts 10:48, we read, "And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days." This verse encapsulates a pivotal moment in the early church where divine revelation met human obedience, leading to a transformative experience…

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A Prayer of Commitment and Surrender in the Name of the Lord

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence, humbly acknowledging Your sovereignty and grace through the sacrifice of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I lift my voice in prayer, as I meditate on the profound truth revealed in Acts 10:48…

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Acts 10:48 - "And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days."
Acts 7:48 - "Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,"
Acts 13:48 - "And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed."
Isaiah 48:10 - "Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction."
"Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet," - Acts 7:48
Jeremiah 48:10 - "Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood."
Psalms 48:10 - "According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness."
Mark 10:48 - "And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me."
acts 10:44-46
Genesis 48:10 - "Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them."
"And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed." - Acts 13:48
Acts 10:10 - "And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,"
Acts 10:16 - "This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven."
"Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction." - Isaiah 48:10
Acts 6:10 - "And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake."
Acts 10:46 - "For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,"
And many of the crowd scolded him and told him to keep quiet, but he only shouted all the louder, ‘Son of David, have pity on me!’ (Mk 10:48)
Acts 11:10 - "And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven."
Acts 10:40 - "Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;"
Acts 10:35 - "But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him."
Acts 10:18 - "And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there."
Acts 14:10 - "Said with a loud voice, Stand upright on thy feet. And he leaped and walked."
Acts 10:5 - "And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:"
Acts 10:1 - "There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,"
Acts 10:27 - "And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together."
Acts 10:25 - "And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him."
Acts 2:10 - "Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,"
Acts 10:31 - "And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God."
Acts 10:34 - "¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"