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<a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now dispatch some men to Joppa and send for a man named Simon, who is also called Peter; <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And now dispatch some men to Joppa, and send for a man named Simon, who is also called Peter; <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now send some men to Joppa and summon a man named Simon, who is also called Peter; <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now send men to Joppa and have them call for a man named Simon, who is also called Peter [and invite him here]; <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter: <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now send some men to Joppa for a man named Simon Peter. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter: <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Send messengers now to the city of Joppa, and summon a man whose name is Simon Peter. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> And now send some men to Joppa for a certain man whose full name is Simon Peter. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Send men now to Joppa and summon Simon, who is called Peter. <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now send men to Joppa to call for Simon who is called Peter. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Now send men to Joppa and summon a man named Simon, who is called Peter. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now send men to Joppa, and bring one Simon who is surnamed Peter. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And now send to Jaffa and fetch Simon, surnamed Peter. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is also called Peter. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and now send men to Joppa, and send for a certain one Simon, who is surnamed Peter; <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And now send men to Joppa and summon a man named Simon who is called Peter. <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now send men to Joppa, and send for a certain one Simon, who is surnamed Peter, <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon, who is called Peter:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And now send men to Joppe, and call hither one Simon, who is surnamed Peter: <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And now, send men to Joppa and summon a certain Simon, who is surnamed Peter. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Now send some men to Joppa and summon one Simon who is called Peter. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now send men to Joppa for a certain Simon who is called Peter;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And now send men to the city of Joppa, and bring here Simon who is called Peter: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And now send a man to the city Joppa and bring Shimeon who is called Kaypha.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And now send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is surnamed Peter; <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And now send men to Joppa, and call for a certain Simon, who is called Peter: <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And now send men to Joppa, and inquire for Simon, who is surnamed Peter: <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> send messengers immediately to Joppa, for one Simon, whose sirname is Peter: <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And now send to Jaffa and fetch Simon, surnamed Peter. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter; <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And now send men to Joppa, and fetch hither one Simon, whose sirname is Peter. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-5.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=3124" 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">Cornelius Sends for Peter</a> …4Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God. 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: pempson (V-AMA-2S) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">send</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andras (N-AMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2445.htm" title="2445: Ioppēn (N-AFS) -- Joppa, a coast town of Judea, west-north-west of Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Joppe, a place in Palestine.">Joppa</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3343.htm" title="3343: metapempsai (V-AMM-2S) -- To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite.">to call for</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tina (IPro-AMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a man named</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōna (N-AMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/1941.htm" title="1941: epikaleitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. ">is called</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petros (N-NMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter.</a> 6He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”…<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/11-13.htm">Acts 11:13-14</a> 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.’ <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Acts 9:43</a> And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon. <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Acts 8:26-29</a> 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. ... <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a> 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. <a href="/acts/22-10.htm">Acts 22:10</a> Then I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ ‘Get up and go into Damascus,’ He told me. ‘There you will be told all that you have been appointed to do.’ <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10-12</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. / In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” <a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7</a> 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. <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</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.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-11</a> 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. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> 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.” <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> 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.” <a href="/acts/2-38.htm">Acts 2:38-39</a> Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. / This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Acts 21:11</a> Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Acts 26:16-18</a> ‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. / I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:send.<a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Acts 10:32</a> Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.<a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Acts 9:38</a> And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.<a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7</a> And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.whose.<a href="/mark/3-16.htm">Mark 3:16</a> And Simon he surnamed Peter;<a href="/john/1-42.htm">John 1:42</a> And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/23-47.htm">Dispatch</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Fetch</a> <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Jaffa</a> <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Joppa</a> <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/mark/3-17.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Surnamed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Dispatch</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Fetch</a> <a href="/acts/10-8.htm">Jaffa</a> <a href="/acts/10-8.htm">Joppa</a> <a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/acts/10-18.htm">Surnamed</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>Now send men to Joppa Joppa, known today as Jaffa, is an ancient port city on the Mediterranean coast. It was historically significant as a major seaport in Israel. In biblical times, Joppa was the port from which Jonah attempted to flee from God's command (<a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a>). The instruction to send men to Joppa highlights the importance of divine direction and obedience. This command signifies a pivotal moment in the early church, as it sets the stage for the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith.to call for a man named Simon Simon, also known as Peter, was one of Jesus' closest disciples and a leading figure in the early church. The use of his Hebrew name, Simon, emphasizes his Jewish heritage, which is significant in the context of the Jewish-Gentile relations being addressed in this chapter. This calling is a divine appointment, showing God's sovereign plan in orchestrating events for the spread of the Gospel.who is called Peter Peter, meaning "rock" in Greek, was the name given to Simon by Jesus (<a href="/john/1-42.htm">John 1:42</a>). This name change signifies Peter's role as a foundational leader in the church (<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>). The mention of his name here underscores his authority and the trust placed in him by God to carry out a mission that would break traditional Jewish boundaries. This event is a fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy that Peter would be instrumental in opening the door of faith to the Gentiles (<a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> A centurion in the Roman army, stationed in Caesarea. He is described as a devout man who feared God, gave alms generously, and prayed continually. His vision from God sets the stage for the events in <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>. 2. <a href="/topical/s/simon_peter.htm">Simon Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, known for his leadership in the early church. He is staying in Joppa at the house of Simon the tanner when Cornelius is instructed to send for him. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa</a> A port city on the Mediterranean Sea, known today as Jaffa. It is significant as the place where Peter receives the vision that leads to the inclusion of Gentiles in the early Christian community. 4. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> A major Roman city on the coast of Judea, where Cornelius resides. It serves as the backdrop for the unfolding of God's plan to extend the gospel to the Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/v/vision_of_cornelius.htm">Vision of Cornelius</a> Cornelius receives a vision from an angel of God instructing him to send for Peter. This event marks a pivotal moment in the early church's mission to the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_divine_instruction.htm">Obedience to Divine Instruction</a> Cornelius' immediate response to the angel's command demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's guidance, even when the full picture is not yet clear. <a href="/topical/g/god's_inclusive_plan.htm">God's Inclusive Plan</a> The instruction to send for Peter signifies the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles, emphasizing that the gospel is for all people. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_visions_and_divine_guidance.htm">Role of Visions and Divine Guidance</a> Cornelius' vision highlights how God can use supernatural means to direct His people, encouraging believers to be open to God's leading in various forms. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_fellowship.htm">Hospitality and Fellowship</a> Peter's stay with Simon the tanner, a potentially ritually unclean occupation, shows the importance of fellowship and breaking down social barriers within the Christian community. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_god's_work.htm">Preparedness for God's Work</a> Both Cornelius and Peter are prepared by God for this encounter, reminding believers to be spiritually ready for the opportunities God presents.<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/who_was_cornelius_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Cornelius in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'yield_to_the_spirit'_mean.htm">What is Jaffa's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_acts_10_contradict_leviticus_11.htm">If Leviticus 11 is God's eternal command, why does Acts 10:9-16 appear to contradict these dietary laws?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_brazen_altar_for.htm">Who was Simon the Tanner in the Bible?</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>(5, 6) Call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter.--The circumstances of the communication present, it is obvious, a striking parallelism with those attendant on the revelation to Ananias in <a href="/context/acts/9-10.htm" title="And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.">Acts 9:10-17</a>. To those who regard both narratives as fictitious, the resemblance will appear as characteristic of St. Luke's style as a writer. Admitting, however, the possibility of a divine guidance being given by a supernatural message, it will not seem strange to us, as has been said already, that it should in each case take the form which made it most effectual, giving directions as to names and places, and yet leaving something open as a test of faith.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Fetch for call for, A.V.; one (in italics) for one (in roman), A.V. and T.R.; who is surnamed for whose surname is, A.V. Peter is always used by St. Luke, rather than Cephas. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. send πέμψον (pempson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. men ἄνδρας (andras) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Joppa Ἰόππην (Ioppēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2445.htm">Strong's 2445: </a> Joppa, a coast town of Judea, west-north-west of Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Joppe, a place in Palestine. to call for μετάπεμψαι (metapempsai) Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3343.htm">Strong's 3343: </a> To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite. a man [named] τινα (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. Simon Σίμωνά (Simōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. who ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is called ἐπικαλεῖται (epikaleitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. Peter. Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. 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