Acts 10:17 - Forerunner Commentary

Acts 10:17

15 And a voice spoke to him again the second time, ^a“What God has cleansed you must not call common.”

16 This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again.

Summoned to Caesarea

17 Now while Peter¹ wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate.

18 And they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there.

19 While Peter thought about the vision, ^athe Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you.

20 ^aArise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”

21 Then Peter went down to the men¹ who had been sent to him from Cornelius, and said, “Yes, I am he whom you seek. For what reason have you come?”

22 And they said, “Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and ^ahas a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.”

23 Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, ^aand some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Peter Meets Cornelius

24 And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends.

25 As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him.

26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, ^a“Stand up; I myself am also a man.”

27 And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together.

28 Then he said to them, “You know how ^aunlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But ^bGod has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

29 Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?”

30 So Cornelius said,¹ “Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, ^aa man stood before me ^bin bright clothing,

31 and said, ‘Cornelius, ^ayour prayer has been heard, and ^byour alms are remembered in the sight of God.

32 Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.¹ When he comes, he will speak to you.’

33 So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God.”

Preaching to Cornelius’ Household

34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: ^a“In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.

35 But ^ain every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is ^baccepted by Him.

36 The word which God sent to the¹ children of Israel, ^apreaching peace through Jesus Christ—^bHe is Lord of all—

37 that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and ^abegan from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:

38 how ^aGod anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who ^bwent about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, ^cfor God was with Him.

39 And we are ^awitnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom¹ they ^bkilled by hanging on a tree.

40 Him ^aGod raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly,

41 ^anot to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us ^bwho ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.

42 And ^aHe commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify ^bthat it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge ^cof the living and the dead.

43 ^aTo Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, ^bwhoever believes in Him will receive ^cremission of sins.”

The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

44 While Peter was still speaking these words, ^athe Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.

45 ^aAnd¹ those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, ^bbecause the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered,

47 “Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit ^ajust as we have?”

48 ^aAnd he commanded them to be baptized ^bin the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

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American Standard Version
Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate,

Amplified® Bible
Now Peter was still inwardly perplexed {and} doubted as to what the vision which he had seen could mean, when [just then] behold the messengers that were sent by Cornelius, who had made inquiry for Simon's house, stopped {and} stood before the gate.

Contemporary English Version
Peter was still wondering what all of this meant, when the men sent by Cornelius came and stood at the gate. They had found their way to Simon's house

Darby English Version
And as Peter doubted in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold also the men who were sent by Cornelius, having sought out the house of Simon, stood at the gate,

Good News Bible
While Peter was wondering about the meaning of this vision, the men sent by Cornelius had learned where Simon's house was, and they were now standing in front of the gate.

International Standard Version
While Peter was still at a loss to know what the vision he had seen could mean, the men sent by Cornelius asked for Simon's house and went to the gate.

King James Version
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

New American Standard Bible
Now while Peter was greatly perplexed in mind as to what the vision which he had seen might be, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having asked directions for Simon's house, appeared at the gate;

New International Version
While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon's house was and stopped at the gate.

New King James Version
Now while Peter wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now while Peter felt greatly perplexed in mind as to what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men who Cornelius had sent, having asked directions for Simon's house, appeared at the gate;

Young's Literal Translation
And as Peter was perplexed in himself what the vision that he saw might be, then, lo, the men who have been sent from Cornelius, having made inquiry for the house of Simon, stood at the gate,

New English Translation
Now while Peter was puzzling over¹ what the vision he had seen could signify, the men sent by Cornelius had learned where Simon’s house was² and approached³ the gate.

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