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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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And Peter stayed a long time in Joppa, living with Simon, a tanner of hides.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, he stayed many days in Joppa with a certain Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And <i>Peter</i> stayed in Joppa many days with a tanner <i>named</i> Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And Peter stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about that he stayed many days in Joppa with a certain tanner, Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And it happened that he stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner <i>named</i> Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And so it was that Peter stayed in Joppa for many days with Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Peter stayed for some time in Joppa with Simon, a leather tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Peter stayed on many days in Joppa with Simon, a leather tanner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Peter stayed on for a while in Joppa in the house of a man named Simon, who made leather. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Peter stayed in Joppa for a number of days with Simon, a leatherworker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Peter stayed on in Joppa for many days with a tanner of leather named Simon. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Peter stayed in Joppa for several days with Simon, a leatherworker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Peter stayed many days in Joppa with a man named Simon, a tanner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened, that he stayed many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and Peter remained for a considerable time at Jaffa, staying at the house of a man called Simon, a tanner.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with a certain one, Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, he stayed many days in Joppa with a certain Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with a certain one, Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And days sufficient he remained in Joppa with a certain Simon, a currier.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that he abode many days in Joppe, with one Simon a tanner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it happened that he resided for many days in Joppa, with a certain Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And he stayed a long time in Joppa with Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time with a certain Simon, a tanner.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Peter remained in Joppa many days, staying at the house of Simon Bur-sa’ya, the tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But he was in Joppa not a few days while he dwelt in the house of Shimeon a Tanner. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that he remained some days in Joppa, with one Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then it came to pass, that he abode many days at Joppa with one Simon a tanner.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so that Peter staid there a considerable time with one Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and Peter remained for a considerable time at Jaffa, staying at the house of a man called Simon, a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass that he abode many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And he staid many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/9-43.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=3076" 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/9.htm">The Raising of Dorcas</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: Egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: meinai (V-ANA) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">Peter stayed for</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanas (Adj-AFP) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">several</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-AFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2445.htm" title="2445: Ioppē (N-DFS) -- Joppa, a coast town of Judea, west-north-west of Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Joppe, a place in Palestine.">Joppa</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tini (IPro-DMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/1038.htm" title="1038: byrsei (N-DMS) -- A tanner. From bursa; a tanner.">tanner</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōni (N-DMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">named Simon.</a> </span><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/10-6.htm">Acts 10:6</a></span><br />He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Acts 10:32</a></span><br />Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Acts 11:13-14</a></span><br />He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. / He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-3.htm">Acts 18:3</a></span><br />and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-8.htm">Acts 21:8</a></span><br />Leaving the next day, we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Matthew 10:11-13</a></span><br />Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-7</a></span><br />Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40-42</a></span><br />Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a></span><br />When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a></span><br />Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19</a></span><br />The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a></span><br />And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-16</a></span><br />And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10-11</a></span><br />My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. / Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.</p><p class="hdg">one.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Acts 10:6,32</a></b></br> He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/john/11-45.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/9-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/9-42.htm">Jaffa</a> <a href="/acts/9-42.htm">Joppa</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Leather-Worker</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/8-24.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Staying</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Tanner</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">Tarried</a> <a href="/acts/9-37.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Considerable</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/10-5.htm">Jaffa</a> <a href="/acts/10-5.htm">Joppa</a> <a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Leather-Worker</a> <a href="/acts/10-5.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/10-5.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Staying</a> <a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Tanner</a> <a href="/acts/12-19.htm">Tarried</a> <a href="/acts/10-14.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Saul, going toward Damascus, is stricken down to the earth, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-8.htm">and led blind to Damascus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-10.htm">is called to the apostleship;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-18.htm">and is baptized by Ananias.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-20.htm">He preaches Christ boldly.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">The Jews lay wait to kill him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-29.htm">so do the Grecians, but he escapes both.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-31.htm">The church having rest, Peter heals Aeneas;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">and restores Tabitha to life.</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Peter stayed for several days</b><br>Peter's decision to remain in Joppa for an extended period indicates the importance of his mission and the openness of the early church to Gentile regions. This time allowed for the strengthening of the new believers and the establishment of the church in Joppa. It also reflects the itinerant nature of apostolic ministry, as seen in other parts of Acts where apostles travel to spread the Gospel and support new Christian communities.<p><b>in Joppa</b><br>Joppa, a significant port city on the Mediterranean coast, was historically a gateway for trade and cultural exchange. It is mentioned in the Old Testament as the port from which Jonah attempted to flee from God's command (<a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a>). The city's diverse population would have included Jews and Gentiles, making it a strategic location for the spread of Christianity. Joppa's inclusion in the narrative highlights the early church's expansion beyond Jerusalem and Judea.<p><b>with a tanner</b><br>Tanning was considered an unclean profession by Jewish standards due to the handling of dead animals, which were ritually impure according to Levitical law (Leviticus 11). Peter's willingness to stay with a tanner demonstrates a significant shift in his understanding of purity and the inclusivity of the Gospel. This foreshadows the vision Peter receives in <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>, where God reveals that what He has made clean should not be called impure.<p><b>named Simon</b><br>The name Simon, shared by both Peter and the tanner, is a common Jewish name, linking the two men culturally and religiously. This connection may have facilitated Peter's acceptance of the hospitality offered by Simon the tanner. The shared name also subtly underscores the theme of unity and fellowship within the early church, transcending social and occupational boundaries.<br><br>This passage, though brief, sets the stage for the pivotal events of <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>, where Peter's vision and encounter with Cornelius lead to the formal inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith. It highlights the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in breaking down barriers and expanding the reach of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>One of Jesus' twelve apostles, Peter is a central figure in the early Christian church. Known for his boldness and leadership, he plays a significant role in spreading the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa</a></b><br>An ancient port city on the Mediterranean Sea, Joppa (modern-day Jaffa) is significant in biblical history. It is the place where Jonah attempted to flee from God's command and where Peter receives a vision that leads to the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/simon_the_tanner.htm">Simon the Tanner</a></b><br>A tanner by trade, Simon's profession involved working with animal hides, which was considered unclean by Jewish law. Peter's willingness to stay with him indicates a shift in understanding the boundaries of Jewish purity laws.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/b/breaking_barriers.htm">Breaking Barriers</a></b><br>Peter's stay with Simon the Tanner illustrates the breaking down of traditional Jewish barriers, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian community. This challenges us to examine and overcome our own cultural or social barriers in sharing the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_openness.htm">Obedience and Openness</a></b><br>Peter's actions demonstrate obedience to the Holy Spirit's leading and openness to God's expanding mission. We are called to be open to God's direction, even when it challenges our preconceived notions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_fellowship.htm">Hospitality and Fellowship</a></b><br>The hospitality shown by Simon the Tanner and Peter's acceptance of it underscores the importance of fellowship and community in the Christian faith. We should seek to build inclusive communities that reflect the love of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>Peter's willingness to stay in a potentially controversial setting shows courage in faith. We are encouraged to stand firm in our convictions and be willing to step outside our comfort zones for the sake of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_simon_the_tanner_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Simon the Tanner in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_brazen_altar_for.htm">Who was Simon the Tanner in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_dorcas_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Dorcas in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_homosexuality_linked_to_pedophilia.htm">What is Joppa's significance in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(43) <span class= "bld">Many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.</span>--Either as bringing with it, through contact with the carcases and hides of dead beasts, the risks of ceremonial defilement, or being generally a repulsive and noisome business, the occupation was one from which the stricter Jews generally shrunk. The Rabbis held that if a tanner about to marry concealed his occupation from his intended wife, the concealment was of the nature of a fraud that invalidated the contract (Sch?ttgen, <span class= "ital">Hor. Heb., in loc.</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span> In taking up his abode with one of this calling, Peter must accordingly have been taking one step in advance towards greater freedom. He had learnt, partially at least, the lesson which his Master had taught as to that which alone can bring with it real defilement (<a href="/context/mark/7-17.htm" title="And when he was entered into the house from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable.">Mark 7:17-23</a>), and was thus being trained for a fuller illumination. We have no <span class= "ital">data</span> for determining the length of time implied in the "many days." In <a href="/acts/9-23.htm" title="And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:">Acts 9:23</a>, as we have seen, the words covered a period of nearly three years.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> <span class="accented">- Abode</span> for <span class="accented">tarried</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Many days</span> (<span class="greek">ἡμέρας ἱκανάς</span>); the same phrase as ver. 23; spoken of a time of indeterminate length. Here probably it means some months, luring which Peter would be evangelizing the whole neighborhood. The Jews are said to have considered the trade of a tanner unclean; but if this were so, it would not be safe to infer that Peter was already indifferent to ceremonial uncleanness. We know he was not so (<a href="/acts/10-14.htm">Acts 10:14</a>), but probably in his line of life he could not act up to all the nicer distinctions of the strictest Pharisees. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/9-43.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">And</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Peter] stayed for</span><br /><span class="grk">μεῖναι</span> <span class="translit">(meinai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> </span><span class="str2">To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">several</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱκανὰς</span> <span class="translit">(hikanas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">days</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμέρας</span> <span class="translit">(hēmeras)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joppa</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰόππῃ</span> <span class="translit">(Ioppē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2445.htm">Strong's 2445: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joppa, a coast town of Judea, west-north-west of Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Joppe, a place in Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">παρά</span> <span class="translit">(para)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">a</span><br /><span class="grk">τινι</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_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">tanner</span><br /><span class="grk">βυρσεῖ</span> <span class="translit">(byrsei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1038.htm">Strong's 1038: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tanner. From bursa; a tanner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[named] Simon.</span><br /><span class="grk">Σίμωνι</span> <span class="translit">(Simōni)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/9-43.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 9:43 It happened that he stayed many days (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/9-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 9:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 9:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>