Connecting Statement:

Paul continues staying in Ephesus.

When the people

Here "people" refers to the disciples in Ephesus who were talking with Paul. (See: Acts 19:1)

This can be stated in active form. AT: "they received baptism" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

Here "name" refers to Jesus' power and authority. AT: "as believers in the Lord Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

"placed his hands on them." He probably placed his hands on their shoulders or heads. AT: "placed his hands on their heads as he prayed"

Unlike in Acts 2:3-4, there are no details of who understood their messages.

This tells how many men were baptized. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)