# 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](./03.md))

# they were baptized

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

# in the name of the Lord Jesus

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

# laid his hands on them

"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"

# they spoke in other languages and prophesied

Unlike in [Acts 2:3-4](../02/01.md), there are no details of who understood their messages.

# In all they were about twelve men

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

# twelve men

"12 men" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/baptize]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/name]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lordgod]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jesus]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/paul]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]]