While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
Peter was still talking when the Holy Spirit came down on everyone who was listening to what he was saying.
God doesn't wait for perfect timing, he shows up right in the middle of the conversation.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Peter is visiting the home of Cornelius, a Roman centurion and devout Gentile, after God gave him a vision emphasizing that all people are acceptable to Him. As Peter preaches the gospel message about Jesus, the Holy Spirit unexpectedly falls on all the listeners, including these Gentiles, which astonished the Jewish believers present. This event highlights the early church's expansion to include non-Jews, fulfilling God's plan to spread the faith beyond Israel.
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