Acts 10:29 - Forerunner Commentary

Acts 10:29

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.

Verse Comparison: Acts 10:29

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American Standard Version
wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.

Amplified® Bible
Therefore when I was sent for, I came without hesitation {or} objection {or} misgivings. So now I ask for what reason you sent for me.

Contemporary English Version
I agreed to come here, but I want to know why you sent for me."

Darby English Version
Wherefore also, having been sent for, I came without saying anything against it. I inquire therefore for what reason ye have sent for me.

Good News Bible
And so when you sent for me, I came without any objection. I ask you, then, why did you send for me?"

International Standard Version
and that is why I didn't hesitate when I was sent for. Now may I ask why you sent for me?"

King James Version
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?

New American Standard Bible
"That is why I came without even raising any objection when I was sent for. So I ask for what reason you have sent for me."

New International Version
So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?"

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

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" Consequently, I came without even raising any objection when you sent for me. So I ask for what reason you have sent for me."

Young's Literal Translation
therefore also without gainsaying I came, having been sent for; I ask, therefore, for what matter ye did send for me?'

New English Translation
Therefore when you sent for me,¹ I came without any objection. Now may I ask why² you sent for me?”

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