Acts 11:17-18

Peter Reports to the Church

17 If then d God gave e the same gift to them as he gave to us f when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, g who was I h that I could stand in God's way?" 18 When they heard these things they fell silent. And they i glorified God, saying, j "Then to the Gentiles also God has k granted l repentance that leads to life."

  1. Cross References
    Acts 10:47
    "Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
  2. Cross References
    Acts 2:38
    And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
  3. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:13
    In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
    Acts 10:43
    To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.
  4. Cross References
    Romans 9:20
    But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?
  5. Cross References
    Acts 10:47
    "Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?"
    Acts 5:39
    But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice.
  6. Cross References
    Acts 21:20
    And when they heard it, they glorified God. And they said to him, "You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed. They are all zealous for the law.
  7. Cross References
    Acts 13:47
    For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'
    Matthew 8:11
    I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
    Acts 10:34 - 35
    So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality.
  8. Cross References
    Acts 5:31
    God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
  9. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 7:10
    For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.
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