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Why have you come?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Peter went down and said, “I’m the man you are looking for. Why have you come?” <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Peter went down to the men and said, “I am the one you are looking for. What is the reason for your coming?” <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Peter went down to the men and said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?” <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Peter, having gone down to the men, said, "Behold, I am whom you seek; what is the cause for which you are here?" <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Peter went down to the men who had been sent to him from Cornelius, and said, “Yes, I am he whom you seek. For what reason have you come?” <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Peter went down to the men and said, “Behold, I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for which you have come?” <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Peter went down to the men and said, &#8220Behold, I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for which you have come?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Peter went down to the men and said, “Behold, I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for which you have come?” <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Peter went down to the men and said, “Behold, I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for which you have come?” <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Peter went down to the men and said, “I am the one you are looking for. For what reason have you come?” <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Peter went down to the men and said, “Here I am, the one you’re looking for. What is the reason you’re here? ” <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Peter went down to the men and said, &#8220Here I am, the one you&#8217re looking for. What is the reason you&#8217re here?&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Peter went down to the men, and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the one you are looking for. Why have you come?" <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Peter went down to the men, and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Peter went to the men. He said, "I'm the man you're looking for. Why are you here?" <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the man you are looking for. Why have you come?" <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Peter went to the men and said, "I'm the man you're looking for. Why are you here?" <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Peter went down to the men and said, ?Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?? <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> So Peter went down to the men and said, "Here I am, the person you're looking for. Why have you come?" <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Peter went down to the men, and said, "Look, I am the one whom you seek. Why have you come?" <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Peter went down to the men who were sent to him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause for which ye have come? <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the Simon you are inquiring for. What is the reason of your coming?" <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Peter went down to the men, and said, “Behold, I am he whom you seek. Why have you come?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Peter having come down to the men who have been sent from Cornelius to him, said, “Behold, I am he whom you seek, what [is] the cause for which you are present?” <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Peter, having gone down to the men, said, "Behold, I am whom you seek; what is the cause for which you are here?" <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Peter having come down unto the men who have been sent from Cornelius unto him, said, 'Lo, I am he whom ye seek, what is the cause for which ye are present?' <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Peter having come down to the men sent from Cornelius to him, said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what the cause for which ye are present?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Peter, going down to the men, said: Behold, I am he whom you seek; what is the cause for which you are come? <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Peter, descending to the men, said: “Behold, I am the one whom you seek. What is the reason for which you have arrived?” <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Peter went down to the men and said, “I am the one you are looking for. What is the reason for your being here?” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Peter went down to the men and said, “I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for your coming?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Simon Peter went down to the men and said, I am the man you seek. What is the purpose of your mission? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then Shimeon went down to those men and said to them, “I am he whom you seek. What is the reason for which you have come?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Peter came down to the men, and said: Behold, I am he whom you seek; what is the cause of your coming? <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Peter having come down to the men, said, Behold, I am he whom you are seeking: what is the cause on account of which you are present? <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Peter went down to the men who were sent by Cornelius to him; and said, Lo! I am the person that ye ask for: what is the business on which ye are come hither? <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Peter went down to the messengers; and said, I am the person you look for: what occasion brought you hither? <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the Simon you are inquiring for. What is the reason of your coming?" <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Peter, going down to the men, said, "Behold, I am he whom ye are seeking; what is the cause for which ye are present?" <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Peter went down to the men that were sent to him from Cornelius, and said, Behold I am the person whom ye seek: what is the cause for which ye are come? <a href="/parallel/acts/10-21.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=3244" 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> …20So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.” 21<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</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> <a href="/greek/2597.htm" title="2597: Katabas (V-APA-NMS) -- To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.">went down</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- 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/435.htm" title="435: andras (N-AMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</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!">“Here</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">am</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the one</a> <a href="/greek/2212.htm" title="2212: zēteite (V-PIA-2P) -- To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot.">you are looking for.</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NFS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Why</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/156.htm" title="156: aitia (N-NFS) -- From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime."></a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3918.htm" title="3918: pareste (V-PIA-2P) -- From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property.">have you come?”</a> 22“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”…<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/11-12.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/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7-9</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. / 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. <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10-17</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/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/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-4</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. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. <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/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.’ <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/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17-18</a> ‘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. <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/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-23</a> 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. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Peter went down to the men which were sent to him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek: what is the cause why you are come?Behold.<a href="/john/1-38.htm">John 1:38,39</a> Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? … <a href="/john/18-4.htm">John 18:4-8</a> Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? … what.<a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Acts 10:29</a> Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?<a href="/mark/10-51.htm">Mark 10:51</a> And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-33.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">Cornelius</a> <a href="/john/21-3.htm">I'm</a> <a href="/acts/10-19.htm">Inquiring</a> <a href="/acts/10-19.htm">Looking</a> <a href="/acts/10-19.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/acts/10-19.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/acts/10-19.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/mark/14-71.htm">You're</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/13-28.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Cornelius</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-15.htm">I'm</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Inquiring</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Looking</a> <a href="/acts/10-23.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/acts/11-25.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/acts/12-15.htm">You're</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>So Peter went down to the men Peter's action of going down signifies his willingness to engage with those outside the Jewish community, reflecting a pivotal moment in the early church's mission to the Gentiles. This event occurs in Joppa, a coastal city with historical significance as the place where Jonah attempted to flee from God's command to go to Nineveh, highlighting themes of obedience and mission. Peter's descent also symbolizes humility and readiness to serve, aligning with Jesus' teachings on servanthood (<a href="/mark/10-43.htm">Mark 10:43-45</a>).and said, “Here am I, Peter's declaration echoes the responses of biblical figures like Abraham (<a href="/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22:1</a>) and Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a>), who answered God's call with readiness and obedience. This phrase indicates Peter's acceptance of God's unfolding plan, even as it challenges Jewish customs. It underscores the theme of divine calling and human response, a recurring motif in Scripture.the one you are looking for. Peter acknowledges his role in God's plan, recognizing that the men were sent by Cornelius, a Roman centurion. This moment marks a significant step in the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles, as Peter is about to receive a vision that will redefine the early church's understanding of clean and unclean (<a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Acts 10:9-16</a>). It foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles into the covenant community, fulfilling prophecies of a universal gospel (<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>).Why have you come?” Peter's question invites dialogue and understanding, reflecting a shift from suspicion to openness. It demonstrates the importance of discernment and inquiry in spiritual matters. This inquiry sets the stage for the revelation that God's salvation is for all people, a theme that Paul later expands upon in his epistles (<a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Ephesians 2:11-22</a>). The question also highlights the necessity of seeking God's purpose in unexpected encounters, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of divine providence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' twelve apostles, a key leader in the early Christian church. Known for his boldness and leadership, Peter plays a crucial role in the spread of the Gospel to the Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_men.htm">The Men</a> These are the messengers sent by Cornelius, a Roman centurion, to find Peter. They are pivotal in the unfolding of God's plan to extend salvation to the Gentiles. 3. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> A devout and God-fearing centurion who receives a vision from God instructing him to send for Peter. His account marks a significant turning point in the early church's mission. 4. <a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa</a> The city where Peter is staying at the house of Simon the tanner. Joppa is a coastal town, significant as a place of divine encounters and mission directives. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a> Prior to this event, Peter receives a vision from God, challenging Jewish dietary laws and symbolizing the inclusion of Gentiles in God's salvation plan.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Peter's willingness to go with the men demonstrates obedience to God's direction, even when it challenges cultural norms. We are called to be open to God's leading, even when it takes us out of our comfort zones. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a> The encounter between Peter and Cornelius' men signifies the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers. As Christians, we are called to embrace diversity and unity in Christ. <a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> God orchestrates meetings and events for His purposes. We should be attentive to the divine appointments in our lives, recognizing that God uses us to fulfill His plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_visions_and_revelations.htm">The Role of Visions and Revelations</a> Peter's vision was crucial in changing his perspective. We should be open to how God might reveal His will to us, whether through Scripture, prayer, or other means. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_inquiry.htm">The Importance of Inquiry</a> Peter's question, "Why have you come?" shows the importance of understanding God's purpose in our interactions. We should seek to discern God's intentions in our daily encounters.<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/acts_5_1-11__can_lying_cause_sudden_death.htm">Acts 5:1-11: How can two people suddenly die for lying, and is there any historical or medical evidence supporting such an event?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_capstone_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian protests?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - And for then, A.V.; the men for the men which were sent unto him from Coffins, A.V. and T.R. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Peter Πέτρος (Petros) Noun - Nominative 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. went down Καταβὰς (Katabas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. 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. [and] said, 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. “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! am εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. I, ἐγώ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. the one ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. you are looking for. ζητεῖτε (zēteite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person 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. Why τίς (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. have you come?” πάρεστε (pareste) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3918.htm">Strong's 3918: </a> From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/10-21.htm">Acts 10:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:21 Peter went down to the men (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:22" /></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>