“And all the men were about twelve.”
Altogether there were about twelve men — The number twelve evokes apostolic resonance, perhaps suggesting these represent a 'complete' Ephesian cohort for Spirit-baptism.
Church Fathers on Acts 19:7
And when Paul, it says, had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied. Acts 19:6 (β ) The gift is twofold: tongues and prophesyings. Hence is shown an important doctrine, that the baptism of John is incomplete. And he does not say, Baptism of forgiveness, but, of repentance. What (is it) then? These had not the Spirit: they were not so fervent, not even instructed. And why did (Apollos) not receive baptism? (The case)…
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