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Acts 10:29 So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?"
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May I ask why you sent for me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. Now tell me why you sent for me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So when I was sent for, I came without objection. I ask then why you sent for me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So also without objection I came, having been summoned. Therefore I inquire, for what reason did you summon me?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore came I <i>unto you</i> without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />That is why I came without even raising any objection when I was sent for. So I ask, for what reason did you send for me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“That is why I came without even raising any objection when I was sent for. So I ask for what reason you have sent for me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“That is why I came without even raising any objection when I was sent for. And so I ask for what reason you have sent for me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />That is why I came without even raising any objection when I was summoned. So I ask for what reason you have summoned me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore when I was sent for, I came without raising an objection. So I ask for what reason have you sent for me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />That’s why I came without any objection when I was sent for. So may I ask why you sent for me? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />That’s why I came without any objection when I was sent for. So I ask: Why did you send for me?” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I agreed to come here, but I want to know why you sent for me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That is why I didn't object to coming here when you sent for me. I want to know why you sent for me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so when you sent for me, I came without any objection. I ask you, then, why did you send for me?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and that is why I didn't hesitate when I was sent for. Now may I ask why you sent for me?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore when you sent for me, I came without any objection. Now may I ask why you sent for me?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore also I came without complaint when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore I came to you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So for this reason, when sent for, I came without raising any objection. I therefore ask why you sent for me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore I also came without complaint when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />therefore also without contradicting I came, having been sent for; I ask, therefore, for what matter you sent for me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So also without objection I came, having been summoned. Therefore I inquire, for what reason did you summon me?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> therefore also without gainsaying I came, having been sent for; I ask, therefore, for what matter ye did send for me?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And therefore came I without contradiction, having been sent for; therefore I inquire for what word ye sent for me?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For which cause, making no doubt, I came when I was sent for. I ask, therefore, for what cause you have sent for me? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Because of this and without doubt, I came when summoned. Therefore, I ask you, for what reason have you summoned me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And that is why I came without objection when sent for. May I ask, then, why you summoned me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So when I was sent for, I came without objection. Now may I ask why you sent for me?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />This is why I came at once when you sent for me: but now let me ask you, for what reason have you sent for me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Because of this, I have readily come when you sent after me. However, I ask you why you have sent after me.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For this reason, when I was sent for, I came without making objection. I ask, therefore, for what purpose have you sent for me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore indeed, being sent for, I came unhesitatingly. Then I make inquiry for what word did you send for me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore also without a word, I came when invited: I beg to know therefore for what purpose ye have sent for me?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for which reason I came without demur, as soon as I knew your message: I ask therefore upon what account you sent for me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So for this reason, when sent for, I came without raising any objection. I therefore ask why you sent for me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore, also, having been sent for, I came without gainsaying. I ask, therefore, with what intent ye sent for me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And therefore I came <i>to you,</i> when I was sent for, without demur. I ask therefore on what account ye sent for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/10-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3329" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Peter Visits Cornelius</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3343.htm" title="3343: metapemphtheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite.">when I was invited,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-1S) -- To come, go. ">I came</a> <a href="/greek/369.htm" title="369: anantirrētōs (Adv) -- Without contradiction, without hesitation, promptly. Adverb from anantirrhetos; promptly.">without objection.</a> <a href="/greek/4441.htm" title="4441: pynthanomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To ask, inquire, ascertain by inquiry, understand. ">I ask,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">then,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tini (IPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">why</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logō (N-DMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression."></a> <a href="/greek/3343.htm" title="3343: metepempsasthe (V-AIM-2P) -- To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite.">have you sent for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me?”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">30</span>Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Acts 11:12</a></span><br />The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7-9</a></span><br />After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Acts 8:26-29</a></span><br />Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” / So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a></span><br />During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10-17</a></span><br />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. / In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Acts 22:17-21</a></span><br />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.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-4</a></span><br />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.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-11</a></span><br />One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” / So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a></span><br />The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-19.htm">Acts 26:19-20</a></span><br />So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. / First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a></span><br />But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17-18</a></span><br />‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19-20</a></span><br />But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-24</a></span><br />And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. / But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore came I to you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent you have sent for me?</p><p class="hdg">as soon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-19.htm">Acts 10:19,20</a></b></br> While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-60.htm">Psalm 119:60</a></b></br> I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></b></br> But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and <i>be</i> ready always to <i>give</i> an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:</p><p class="hdg">I ask.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21</a></b></br> Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what <i>is</i> the cause wherefore ye are come?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Complaint</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Gainsaying</a> <a href="/acts/9-11.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/acts/9-21.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/acts/8-21.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/acts/9-4.htm">Me</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/7-29.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/3-26.htm">Raising</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/acts/9-41.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/john/21-9.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Complaint</a> <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Gainsaying</a> <a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Me</a> <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Question</a> <a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Raising</a> <a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/acts/12-18.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/acts/13-35.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-11.htm">who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-17.htm">and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/10-44.htm">the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.</a></span><br></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'; 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Cornelius, a Roman centurion, was a God-fearing man who sought the truth. This invitation was divinely orchestrated, as Cornelius had received a vision instructing him to send for Peter. The act of inviting Peter, a Jew, into a Gentile's home was culturally significant, breaking traditional Jewish customs that discouraged such interactions.<p><b>I came without objection</b><br>Peter's willingness to go to Cornelius's house without objection demonstrates his obedience to the Holy Spirit's guidance. This is a pivotal moment, as Peter had just received a vision from God, teaching him that what God has made clean should not be called impure. This vision prepared Peter to overcome his cultural prejudices and embrace the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith. His immediate response reflects a heart transformed by divine revelation, aligning with the broader narrative of Acts where the Gospel transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries.<p><b>I ask, then, why have you sent for me?</b><br>Peter's question to Cornelius is both practical and rhetorical. It invites Cornelius to articulate his understanding of the divine encounter and sets the stage for the revelation of God's plan for the Gentiles. This moment underscores the theme of divine initiative in the spread of the Gospel, as God orchestrates events to bring about His purposes. It also highlights the importance of communication and understanding in the mission of the Church. Peter's inquiry is a model of humility and openness, seeking to understand God's will in the unfolding situation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' apostles, known for his leadership in the early church. In <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>, Peter receives a vision from God that challenges Jewish dietary laws and prepares him to meet Cornelius.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a></b><br>A Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea, described as a devout and God-fearing man. He receives a vision instructing him to send for Peter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a></b><br>A significant city in Roman Judea, where Cornelius resides. It serves as the setting for this pivotal encounter between Peter and Cornelius.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/v/vision_of_peter.htm">Vision of Peter</a></b><br>Prior to this verse, Peter has a vision of a sheet with unclean animals, symbolizing the breaking down of Jewish-Gentile barriers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit's_guidance.htm">Holy Spirit's Guidance</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit orchestrates the meeting between Peter and Cornelius, emphasizing divine intervention in spreading the Gospel to Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a></b><br>Peter's willingness to go without objection demonstrates the importance of obeying God's direction, even when it challenges our preconceptions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a></b><br>The encounter between Peter and Cornelius illustrates God's desire to break down cultural and religious barriers, emphasizing the inclusivity of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a></b><br>Recognize and be open to divine appointments in our lives, where God orchestrates meetings for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_to_question.htm">Courage to Question</a></b><br>Peter's question, "May I ask why you sent for me?" shows the importance of seeking understanding and clarity in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit's guidance is crucial in leading us to new opportunities for ministry and outreach.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_unlimited_atonement_mean.htm">What does unlimited atonement mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_faith.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_spiritual_journey.htm">What defines a spiritual journey?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_babylon.htm">What does doubting your salvation mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> <span class="accented">- Wherefore also I came</span> for <span class="accented">therefore came I unto you</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">when</span> for <span class="accented">as soon</span> as, A.V.; <span class="accented">with what</span> for <span class="accented">for what</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">ye sent</span> for <span class="accented">ye have sent</span>, A.V. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/10-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">διὸ</span> <span class="translit">(dio)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when I was invited,</span><br /><span class="grk">μεταπεμφθείς</span> <span class="translit">(metapemphtheis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3343.htm">Strong's 3343: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I came</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦλθον</span> <span class="translit">(ēlthon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">without objection.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναντιρρήτως</span> <span class="translit">(anantirrētōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Without contradiction, without hesitation, promptly. Adverb from anantirrhetos; promptly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I ask,</span><br /><span class="grk">πυνθάνομαι</span> <span class="translit">(pynthanomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4441.htm">Strong's 4441: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ask, inquire, ascertain by inquiry, understand. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">then,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">why</span><br /><span class="grk">Τίνι</span> <span class="translit">(Tini)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have you sent for</span><br /><span class="grk">μετεπέμψασθέ</span> <span class="translit">(metepempsasthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3343.htm">Strong's 3343: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me?”</span><br /><span class="grk">με</span> <span class="translit">(me)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. 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