Bible verse
“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”
Acts 10:47 · BSB
The verses around it, from Acts 10.
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 fell upon all who heard his message.
45 All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,
47 “Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”
48 So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
KJV
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
ASV
Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?
ERV
Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
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