While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message.—the Spirit's falling (epipiptō, 'fell upon') while Peter yet speaks validates his proclamation; the Spirit's confirmation precedes water baptism. 'All who heard the message' (pantes hoi akouontes ton logon) includes both the household and possibly servants; the salvation is cosmic, not hierarchical. The timing (during speech, not after completion) shows the Spirit's sovereign timing.

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