The answer
Both verses 3-4 refer to the holy sacrament of Confirmation.
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The question
The Holy Bible states, "Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance" (Acts 2:3-4). Is this passage referring to the Apostles' baptism and confirmation?
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