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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul continues staying in Ephesus.
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# When the people
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Here "people" refers to the disciples in Ephesus who were talking with Paul. (See: [Acts 19:1](./03.md))
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# they were baptized
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "they received baptism" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# in the name of the Lord Jesus
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Here "name" refers to Jesus' power and authority. AT: "as believers in the Lord Jesus" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# laid his hands on them
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"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"
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# they spoke in other languages and prophesied
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Unlike in [Acts 2:3-4](../02/01.md), there are no details of who understood their messages.
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# In all they were about twelve men
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This tells how many men were baptized. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
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# twelve men
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"12 men" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) |