#acts 1:5

[quotesfromscripture]

A Gift of Power

“On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’  

So when they met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ 

He said to them: ‘It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ ” 

- Acts 1:4-8 NIV (2007)

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

If you are a Christian, then you have been baptized with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5). As a result, the Holy Spirit now dwells within you (II Timothy 1:14) and, according to Romans 8:13-14, you can expect Him to lead you and guide you through life.

[lovethebible]

Acts 1:5

“John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

[wisdomfish]

To all, whether Jews or Gentiles

These words, 'Ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost' are very remarkable. The words of our Lord, as quoted Acts 1:5, to which St. Peter refers here Acts 11:16, have been supposed by many to be referred to the apostles alone; but here it is evident that St. Peter believed they were a promise made to all Christians, i.e. to all, whether Jews or Gentiles, who should believe on Jesus Christ. Therefore, when he saw that the Holy Ghost fell upon those Gentiles, he considered it a fulfillment of our Lord's promise: ye, that is, all that will believe on me, shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost - not many days hence, i.e. in a short time this Spirit shall be given, which is to abide with you for ever. Hence we learn that the promise of the Holy Spirit is given to the whole body of Christians - to all that believe on Christ as dying for their sins, and rising for their justification.

Clarke's Commentary on the Bible