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Acts 10

Acts 10:17

Peter Called to Caesarea · Acts 10:17–23
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Translations

Modern
While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate.
Traditional
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,
Literal
And while Peter was perplexed in himself as to what the vision that he had seen might be, behold, the men having been sent from Cornelius, having inquired for the house of Simon, stood at the gate.
Latin
Et dum intra se hæsitaret Petrus quidnam esset visio quam vidisset, ecce viri qui missi erant a Cornelio, inquirentes domum Simonis astiterunt ad januam.

Original

Greek
English
While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate.

Notes

Acts 10:17

Peter was puzzling over: The events that followed would clarify the meaning of the vision (10:17–48; see 11:1–18). Peter should not hesitate to enter or eat in a non-Jewish (Gentile) home because God has accepted and cleansed them.

Events

People

Cornelius: Centurion, first Gentile convert to Christianity Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church Simon: A tanner in Joppa who hosted Peter

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caesarea Centurion Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Cornelius Jerusalem Council Jesus Christ Joppa Judaizers Nations Peter, the Apostle Simon Tanned, Tanner, Tanning

Topics

Catholicity: Inculcated Houses: Entered by a Gate or Door Joppa: Peter Has a Vision of a Sheet Lowered Down from the Sky, At Missions: General Scriptures Concerning Simon: A Tanner: Peter Lodges With Vision of Peter of the Sheet Which Was Lowered from the Sky Visions: Frequently Difficult and Perplexing to Those Who Received Visions: To Peter