When did the Holy Spirit fall on Cornelius and the Gentiles who heard Peter preach?
The Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius and the Gentiles while Peter was still speaking, before he finished his message. As he proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdom in Cornelius's house, the Spirit fell on all who heard the word. This happened during the preaching.
Les explains that this occurred in the house of Cornelius, a Roman officer, not in a great Colosseum, so the group was relatively small—perhaps a dozen and a half or two dozen. While Peter was preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom, the Holy Spirit fell on that house full of Gentiles. The believing Jews of the circumcision who came with Peter—six men plus Peter, totaling seven—were utterly astonished that Gentiles heard the salvation message and believed. God proved this new work by having these Gentiles speak other languages.
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
More Questions
Where did the Holy Spirit fall on the Gentiles in Acts 10?
The outpouring of the Spirit on the Gentiles took place inside the house of Cornelius, a Roman officer, not in a large public venue like a Colosseum.
Where did the Holy Spirit fall on the Gentiles, and how many people were there?
The Acts 10 outpouring happened in the private house of Cornelius, a Roman officer, not in a large public arena, so the group present was small, perhaps a dozen and a half to two dozen people.
In Acts 10, when did the Holy Spirit come to Cornelius's household?
In Acts 10, the Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius's household while Peter was still speaking, setting up a contrast with the order in Acts 2 where the Spirit was received after repentance and baptism.