Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Acts 11:17 in English Standard Version "If then God gave the same gift to them as he gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God’s way?”" Ac 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Ac 5:39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, Ac 10:43 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Ac 10:47 “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” Ro 9:20 But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” Eph 1:13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,