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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/10.htm">New International Version</a> While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, &#8220Simon, three men are looking for you. <a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Meanwhile, as Peter was puzzling over the vision, the Holy Spirit said to him, “Three men have come looking for you. <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And while Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And of Peter thinking over the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are seeking you. <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you. <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> While Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> While Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, &#8220Behold, three men are looking for you. <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And while Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And while Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> While Peter was thoughtfully considering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Now listen, three men are looking for you. <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While Peter was thinking about the vision, the Spirit told him, “Three men are here looking for you. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While Peter was thinking about the vision, the Spirit told him, &#8220Three men are here looking for you. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Holy Spirit said to him, "Three men are here looking for you. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Peter was still thinking about the vision when the Spirit said to him, "Three men are looking for you. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Peter was still trying to understand what the vision meant, when the Spirit said, "Listen! Three men are here looking for you. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Peter was still thinking about the vision when the Spirit told him, "Look! Three men are looking for you. <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, ?Behold, men are looking for you. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> While Peter was still thinking seriously about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Look! Three men are looking for you. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> While Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Look, three men seek you. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek thee. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And Peter was still earnestly thinking over the vision, when the Spirit said to him, "Three men are now inquiring for you. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> While Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men seek you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Peter thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men seek you; <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And of Peter thinking over the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are seeking you. <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Peter thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, 'Lo, three men do seek thee; <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Peter reflecting concerning the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And as Peter was thinking of the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold three men seek thee. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, as Peter was thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men seek you. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> As Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said [to him], “There are three men here looking for you. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Look, three men are searching for you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> While Simon Peter meditated about the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold three men seek you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as Shimeon was pondering the vision, The Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> While Peter was thinking of the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold, three men ask for you: <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Peter meditating concerning the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, men are seeking thee; <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But while Peter was musing upon the vision, the Spirit said to him, Lo! three men are inquiring after thee. <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As Peter was still pondering upon the vision, the spirit said to him, there are people below, who enquire for you. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And Peter was still earnestly thinking over the vision, when the Spirit said to him, "Three men are now inquiring for you. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, while Peter was earnestly considering the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are seeking you. <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as Peter was pondering upon the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold there are three men enquiring for thee: <a href="/parallel/acts/10-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3228" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Peter Called to Caesarea</a> …18They called out to ask if Simon called Peter was staying there. 19<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">As</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petrou (N-GMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/1760.htm" title="1760: dienthymoumenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- To meditate upon, reflect upon, ponder. From a compound of en and thumos; to be inspirited, i.e. Ponder.">continued to reflect</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3705.htm" title="3705: horamatos (N-GNS) -- A spectacle, vision, that which is seen. From horao; something gazed at, i.e. A spectacle.">vision,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him,</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Behold,</a> <a href="/greek/5140.htm" title="5140: treis (Adj-NMP) -- Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; three.">three</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-NMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zētountes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">are looking for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 20So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/8-29.htm">Acts 8:29</a> The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.” <a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Acts 16:6-7</a> After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. / And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them. <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a> While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” <a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Acts 11:12</a> The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home. <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Acts 21:4</a> We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/15-28.htm">Acts 15:28</a> It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements: <a href="/acts/20-23.htm">Acts 20:23</a> I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a> And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. <a href="/acts/4-8.htm">Acts 4:8</a> Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! <a href="/acts/5-32.htm">Acts 5:32</a> We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.” <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Acts 6:10</a> but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. <a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55</a> But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10-11</a> In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered. / “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Acts 22:17-18</a> Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek you.the Spirit.<a href="/acts/8-29.htm">Acts 8:29</a> Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.<a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Acts 11:12</a> And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:<a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a> As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-31.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/acts/4-7.htm">Inquiring</a> <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Looking</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/acts/10-18.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Pondering</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">Reflecting</a> <a href="/acts/9-11.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/acts/10-18.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/john/20-15.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/acts/10-16.htm">Three</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Vision</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Inquiring</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Looking</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-21.htm">Pondering</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">Reflecting</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Thinking</a> <a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Three</a> <a href="/acts/13-8.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/acts/11-5.htm">Vision</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 10</div>1. <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.</a> 34. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,</a> 44. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As Peter continued to reflect on the vision Peter's vision, which involved a sheet descending from heaven with various animals, challenged Jewish dietary laws and symbolized the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith. This moment of reflection indicates Peter's struggle to understand the radical shift in God's plan. The vision's timing is significant, as it occurs during a period of early church expansion and the breaking down of Jewish-Gentile barriers. This reflection is a pivotal moment in the narrative, highlighting the transition from the old covenant to the new covenant, where the gospel is for all people.the Spirit said to him The Holy Spirit's direct communication with Peter underscores the Spirit's active role in guiding the early church. This divine guidance is consistent with the promise Jesus made in <a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a>, where He assured the disciples that the Spirit of truth would lead them into all truth. The Spirit's involvement here emphasizes the importance of divine revelation in understanding and implementing God's will, especially in matters that challenge existing cultural and religious norms.“Behold, three men are looking for you. The mention of "three men" refers to the emissaries sent by Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who was instructed by an angel to seek Peter. This encounter is significant as it marks the first recorded instance of a Gentile household receiving the Holy Spirit, as detailed later in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>. The number three often symbolizes completeness or divine perfection in biblical numerology, suggesting the completeness of God's plan for salvation to extend beyond the Jewish people. This event fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, where God declares that His salvation will reach the ends of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, known for his leadership in the early church. At this point, he is staying in Joppa. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit.htm">The Spirit</a> Refers to the Holy Spirit, who guides and instructs believers, playing a crucial role in the early church's expansion. 3. <a href="/topical/t/three_men.htm">Three Men</a> Sent by Cornelius, a Roman centurion, to find Peter and bring him to Caesarea. 4. <a href="/topical/v/vision.htm">Vision</a> Peter had a vision of a sheet with unclean animals, symbolizing the breaking down of Jewish dietary laws and the inclusion of Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa</a> A coastal city where Peter was staying with Simon the tanner, significant for its role in Peter's ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit actively guides and directs believers, as seen in Peter's experience. We should remain open and attentive to the Spirit's leading in our lives. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a> Peter's vision and the Spirit's message emphasize the breaking down of cultural and religious barriers. As Christians, we are called to embrace unity and inclusivity within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Peter's willingness to follow the Spirit's direction, despite cultural norms, teaches us the importance of obedience to God's call, even when it challenges our preconceived notions. <a href="/topical/r/reflection_and_discernment.htm">Reflection and Discernment</a> Peter's reflection on the vision before receiving further instruction highlights the importance of discernment and meditation on God's revelations in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_mission.htm">God's Sovereignty in Mission</a> The orchestration of events leading Peter to Cornelius demonstrates God's sovereignty in mission work. We can trust that God is at work, preparing hearts and orchestrating divine appointments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 10</a> <a href="/q/acts_10_19-20__can_the_holy_spirit_speak_audibly.htm">Acts 10:19–20 – What evidence supports the idea that the Holy Spirit can speak audibly, and why do only select individuals claim to hear it? </a> <a href="/q/what_makes_claims_falsifiable.htm">What is the meaning of a more sure prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_paul_and_peter_have_distinct_missions.htm">Galatians 2:7 – Why does Paul assert distinct missions for himself and Peter when Acts describes overlapping evangelistic activities, creating a potential contradiction? </a> <a href="/q/why_in_acts_8_14-17_is_the_holy_spirit_given_only_by_apostles'_hands.htm">Why do believers in Acts 8:14-17 only receive the Holy Spirit through the apostles' laying on of hands, whereas other texts suggest immediate reception?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) The Spirit said unto him, . . . .--The words seem to imply a state of consciousness intermediate between the "trance" that had passed away and the normal state of every-day life. The "voice" no longer seemed to come from heaven to the outward ear, but was heard as not less divine in the secret recesses of his soul.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - And while for while, A.V. Thought (διενθυμουμένου, R.T.), stronger than the ἐνθυμουμένου of the T.R.; thought over through and through; considered in all its bearings. It only occurs here and two or three times in Cyril and other Church writers. The Spirit (so <a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Acts 11:12</a>). In <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a> it is τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἄγιον. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Peter Πέτρου (Petrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. continued to reflect διενθυμουμένου (dienthymoumenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1760.htm">Strong's 1760: </a> To meditate upon, reflect upon, ponder. From a compound of en and thumos; to be inspirited, i.e. Ponder. on περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. vision, ὁράματος (horamatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3705.htm">Strong's 3705: </a> A spectacle, vision, that which is seen. From horao; something gazed at, i.e. A spectacle. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. told εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5140.htm">Strong's 5140: </a> Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. men ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. are here Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! looking for ζητοῦντές (zētountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2212.htm">Strong's 2212: </a> To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. you. σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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