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Acts 10:44-48 GW While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit came to everyone who heard his message. (45) All the believers who were circumcised and who had come with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured on people who were not Jewish. (46) They heard these non-Jewish people speaking in other languages and praising God. Then Peter said, (47) "No one can refuse to baptize these people with water. They have received the Holy Spirit in the same way that we did." (48) So Peter ordered that they should be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for several days.

Acts 10:44-48 ESV While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. (45) And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. (46) For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, (47) "Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" (48) And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.

Acts 10:44-48 CEV While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit took control of everyone who was listening. (45) Some Jewish followers of the Lord had come with Peter, and they were surprised that the Holy Spirit had been given to Gentiles. (46) Now they were hearing Gentiles speaking unknown languages and praising God. Peter said, (47) "These Gentiles have been given the Holy Spirit, just as we have! I am certain that no one would dare stop us from baptizing them." (48) Peter ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and they asked him to stay on for a few days.

Acts 10:44-48 BBE While Peter was saying these words, the Holy Spirit came on all those who were hearing the word. (45) And the Jews of the faith, who had come with Peter, were full of wonder, because the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles, (46) And they were talking in tongues, and giving glory to God. Then Peter said, (47) Will any man say that these may not have baptism who have been given the Holy Spirit as we have? (48) And he gave orders for them to have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they kept him with them for some days.

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You will note the reference windows often include more than one translation of the Bible. The reason is to strive to gain the best possible understanding of the original Hebrew and Greek. Since we don't speak those languages, we rely on those who have come before and made the effort to translate those texts into English for us. Considering several translations gives the benefit of the understanding of several translation committees or individuals.
The Translations we quote are:

ALT - Analytical Literal Translation

ASV - American Standard Version (by the American revision committee in 1897).

BBE - 1965 Bible in Basic English

Bishops - 1568 Bishop's Bible

CEV - Contemporary English Version

Coverdale - 1535 Miles Coverdale Bible

Darby - 1889 Darby Bible

DRB - 1899 Douay-Rheims Bible

ESV - English Standard Version

GNB - Good News Bible

GW - God's Word Bible

ISV - International Standard Version

KJV - 1769 King James Version

KJV-1611 - Old King James Version from 1611

LitNT - Literal New Testament

LITV - Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

MKJV - 1962 Modern King James Version

Murdock - 1851 James Murdock New Testament

MWT - Modern World Translation

NWT - New World Translation

RV - Revised Version

Webster - 1833 Webster Bible

WTNT - 1525-26 William Tyndale New Testament

Wycliffe - 1394 Wycliffe Bible

YLT - 1862/1898 Young's Literal Translation

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