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The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the believers from Joppa went along. <a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Peter invited the men to stay for the night. The next day he went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa. <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> So he invited them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore having called them in, he lodged them. And on the next day having risen up, he went forth with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So he invited them in and gave them lodging. Now on the next day he got ready and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> So he invited them in and gave them lodging. And on the next day he got up and went away with them, and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And so he invited them in and gave them lodging. <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he invited them in and gave them lodging. And on the next day he rose up and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Peter invited them in and gave them lodging [for the night]. The next day Peter got up and left with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Peter then invited them in and gave them lodging. The next day he got up and set out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Peter then invited them in and gave them lodging. The next day he got up and set out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Peter invited them to spend the night. The next morning, Peter and some of the Lord's followers in Joppa left with the men who had come from Cornelius. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Peter asked the men to come into the house and had them stay overnight. The next day Peter left with them. Some disciples from Joppa went along. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Peter invited the men in and had them spend the night there. The next day he got ready and went with them; and some of the believers from Joppa went along with him. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Peter welcomed them as his guests. The next day, he got up and went with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went along with him. <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> So Peter invited them in and entertained them as guests. On the next day he got up and set out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So he called them in and lodged them. On the next day he arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then he called them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Upon hearing this, Peter invited them in, and gave them a lodging. The next day he set out with them, some of the brethren from Jaffa going with him, <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> So he called them in and provided a place to stay. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Having called them in, therefore, he lodged them, and on the next day Peter went forth with them, and certain of the brothers from Joppa went with him, <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore having called them in, he lodged them. And on the next day having risen up, he went forth with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Having called them in, therefore, he lodged them, and on the morrow Peter went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him, <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore having called them in, he received as guests. And on the morrow Peter came forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa came with him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then bringing them in, he lodged them. And the day following he arose, and went with them: and some of the brethren from Joppe accompanied him. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, leading them in, he received them as guests. Then, on following the day, rising up, he set out with them. And some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> So he invited them in and showed them hospitality. The next day he got up and went with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa went with him. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Peter invited them in and gave them lodging. The next day he got up and went with them, and some of the believers from Joppa accompanied him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So Simon Peter brought them into the place where he was staying and welcomed them. The next day he arose and went with them, and a few men from amongst the brethren of Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And Shimeon brought them in and received them where he was lodging, and the day after he arose and went out with them, and some men of the brethren of Joppa went with him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then he called them in, and lodged them. On the morrow he arose, and went with them; and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then having called them in, he lodged them. And on the following day, rising up he went out with them, and certain ones of the brethren, who were from Joppa went along with him. <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then inviting them in, he lodged them there. And the next morning Peter went with them, and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then he invited them in, and they lodged there. On the morrow, Peter departed with them, and some of his brethren from Joppa accompanied him. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Upon hearing this, Peter invited them in, and gave them a lodging. The next day he set out with them, some of the brethren from Jaffa going with him, <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Having called them in, therefore, he lodged them. And, on the morrow, arising, he went with them; and some of the brethren from Joppa went with him. <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then he invited them in, and entertained them that night. And on the morrow Peter set out with them; and some of the brethren from Joppa went with him. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-23.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=3272" 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> …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.” 23<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/1528.htm" title="1528: Eiskalesamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To call in (to my house), invite. From eis and kaleo; to invite in.">Peter invited them in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3579.htm" title="3579: exenisen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I entertain a stranger, (b) I startle, bewilder. From xenos; to be a host; by implication, be strange.">as his guests.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/1887.htm" title="1887: epaurion (Adv) -- Tomorrow. From epi and aurion; occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. to-morrow.">next day</a> <a href="/greek/450.htm" title="450: anastas (V-APA-NMS) -- To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.">he got ready</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">and went</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4905.htm" title="4905: synēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit.">accompanied by</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphōn (N-GMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/2445.htm" title="2445: Ioppēs (N-GFS) -- Joppa, a coast town of Judea, west-north-west of Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Joppe, a place in Palestine.">Joppa.</a> 24The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.…<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/8-25.htm">Acts 8:25</a> And after Peter and John had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many of the Samaritan villages. <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> 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. <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/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23-29</a> and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. / It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said. / So we all agreed to choose men to send to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, ... <a href="/acts/21-16.htm">Acts 21:16</a> Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to stay at the home of Mnason the Cypriot, an early disciple. <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Acts 28:7</a> Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days. <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Acts 16:34</a> Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God. <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Acts 18:27</a> When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. <a href="/acts/17-7.htm">Acts 17:7</a> and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Acts 19:31</a> Even some of Paul’s friends who were officials of the province of Asia sent word to him, begging him not to venture into the theatre. <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Acts 20:38</a> They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship. <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Acts 21:4</a> We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Acts 22:5</a> as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brothers from Joppa accompanied him.and lodged.<a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2,3</a> And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night… <a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Genesis 24:31,32</a> And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels… <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Judges 19:19-21</a> Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of any thing… on.<a href="/acts/10-29.htm">Acts 10:29,33</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="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a> Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.and certain.<a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Acts 10:45</a> And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.<a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Acts 9:38,42</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/11-12.htm">Acts 11:12</a> And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/1-21.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/john/12-2.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/10-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/8-31.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/acts/10-8.htm">Jaffa</a> <a href="/acts/10-8.htm">Joppa</a> <a href="/luke/23-19.htm">Lodged</a> <a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Night</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Started</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Invited</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Jaffa</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Joppa</a> <a href="/acts/12-4.htm">Lodged</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Morrow</a> <a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Night</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/acts/10-41.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Started</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 invited them in as his guests. This phrase highlights Peter's hospitality and openness to God's leading. In Jewish culture, inviting Gentiles into one's home was uncommon due to purity laws and social customs. This act signifies a pivotal shift in the early church's mission, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles. Peter's willingness to host these men reflects his obedience to the vision he received from God, breaking down barriers between Jews and Gentiles. This moment is a precursor to the Jerusalem Council in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a>, where the inclusion of Gentiles is formally recognized.And the next day he got ready and went with them, Peter's readiness to travel with the men sent by Cornelius demonstrates his commitment to God's mission. This journey from Joppa to Caesarea marks a significant step in the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish boundaries. The phrase indicates Peter's immediate response to God's call, reminiscent of Abraham's obedience in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-4</a>. It also reflects the urgency and importance of the mission, as Peter does not delay in following God's direction.accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa. The inclusion of "some of the brothers from Joppa" suggests the importance of communal support and witness in the early church. These brothers likely served as witnesses to the events that would unfold, providing accountability and validation of Peter's actions. This communal aspect is consistent with the early church's practice of traveling in groups for safety and support, as seen in <a href="/acts/13.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a> with Paul and Barnabas. The presence of these brothers also underscores the significance of the event, as it would later be recounted to the church in Jerusalem, affirming the work of the Holy Spirit among the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, known for his leadership in the early church and his role in spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius'_messengers.htm">Cornelius' Messengers</a> Sent by Cornelius, a Roman centurion, to bring Peter to his house. They represent the bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers. 3. <a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa</a> A coastal city in ancient Israel, significant as the place where Peter received the vision that led to the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_brothers_from_joppa.htm">The Brothers from Joppa</a> Fellow believers who accompanied Peter, symbolizing the support and unity within the early Christian community. 5. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is central to the account as a God-fearing Gentile whose household would soon receive the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_openness.htm">Hospitality and Openness</a> Peter's invitation to the Gentile messengers reflects a heart open to God's leading, challenging us to welcome those different from us. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Peter's willingness to go with the messengers demonstrates obedience, even when it challenges cultural norms. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The presence of the brothers from Joppa signifies the importance of community and unity in the mission of the church. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_barriers.htm">Breaking Barriers</a> This event marks a pivotal moment in the church's history, teaching us to break down barriers that separate us from others. <a href="/topical/g/guidance_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Guidance of the Holy Spirit</a> The account underscores the necessity of relying on the Holy Spirit for direction in ministry and life.<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/does_god_give_visions_today.htm">Does God communicate with people through visions today?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_brazen_altar_for.htm">Who was Simon the Tanner in the Bible?</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/who_was_cornelius_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Cornelius 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>(23) Then called he them in.--As it was about noon when Peter went up to the house-top to pray, the arrival of the messengers, allowing an adequate interval for the trance and the vision, may be placed at some time in the afternoon.Certain brethren from Joppa.--We learn from <a href="/acts/11-12.htm" title="And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brothers accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:">Acts 11:12</a>, that they were six in number. They were obviously taken that "in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word might be established" (<a href="/deuteronomy/17-6.htm" title="At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.">Deuteronomy 17:6</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm" title="One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sins: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>), that they might report to the Church at Joppa what had been done by the Apostle whom they had learnt to reverence.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - So he called for then called he, A.V.; he arose and went forth for Paler went away, A.V. and T.R.; certain of the brethren for certain brethren, A.V. And lodged them is rather a feeble rendering of ἐξένισεν. The same word is rendered entertained in <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a>, which is nearer the sense; "to entertain as a guest." The word carries with it that he showed them hospitality, and thus broke down the wall of partition between him and them. "He gave them friendly treatment, and made them at home with him" (Chrysostom). (For ξενίζομαι, see ver. 32.) He arose and went forth. This was on the morrow of their arrival. It was two days' journey from Caesarea to Joppa, and two days' journey back again, the distance being thirty miles. They would probably stop the night at Apollonia, which was half-way, on the coast road. Certain of the brethren. The ready missionary spirit of the first disciples is here apparent (comp. <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. [Peter] invited them in Εἰσκαλεσάμενος (Eiskalesamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1528.htm">Strong's 1528: </a> To call in (to my house), invite. From eis and kaleo; to invite in. as his guests. ἐξένισεν (exenisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3579.htm">Strong's 3579: </a> (a) I entertain a stranger, (b) I startle, bewilder. From xenos; to be a host; by implication, be strange. And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the Τῇ (Tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. next day ἐπαύριον (epaurion) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1887.htm">Strong's 1887: </a> Tomorrow. From epi and aurion; occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. to-morrow. he got ready ἀναστὰς (anastas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. [and] went ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. accompanied by συνῆλθον (synēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4905.htm">Strong's 4905: </a> From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit. some τινες (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. brothers ἀδελφῶν (adelphōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Joppa. Ἰόππης (Ioppēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2445.htm">Strong's 2445: </a> Joppa, a coast town of Judea, west-north-west of Jerusalem. 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