Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
47. Peter answered. Peter reasoneth from the thing to the sign; for, seeing that baptism is an addition or appurtenance of the spiritual grace, he which hath received the Spirit is also apt [fit] to receive baptism; and this is the (most) lawful order, that the minister admit those unto the receiving of the outward sign whom God hath testified to be his children by...
While Peter was still preaching, God interrupted him with the Holy Ghost falling on all who heard. The Spirit came before baptism, before circumcision, because God is not bound to our methods. He proved Peter was sent by Him and showed that the Spirit, not the flesh, quickens. Abraham was justified in uncircumcision; these Gentiles received the Spirit unbaptized.
AI summary
Commenting on Acts 10:44-48
Can any man forbid water,.... The use of his river, or bath, or what conveniency he may have for baptizing persons: which shows, that it required a place of some quantity of water, sufficient for baptism by immersion, otherwise it would not be in the power of any man to hinder them having a little water, to be sprinkled or poured on the face: unless...