Acts 10:18
What does Acts 10:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:18 means
Cornelius's messengers called out, specifically asking if Simon, who was also named Peter, was lodging there. Their precise inquiry indicates they had followed the angel's instructions carefully and were at the correct location. This outward questioning from the gate serves to draw Peter's attention and physically connect the two halves of God's divine plan: Cornelius's sending and Peter's preparing. The clarity of their request underscores God's meticulous coordination.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949To see if Simon, named Peter, was living there.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and having called, they were asking if Simon, who is surnamed Peter, doth lodge here?
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when they had called, they asked if Simon, who is surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and having called [some one], they inquired if Simon who was surnamed Peter was lodged there.
Context
This verse details the initial approach of Cornelius's men, making specific inquiries for Peter. This external action by the messengers serves as a real-world echo to Peter's internal struggle with the vision. Their arrival directly precedes the Holy Spirit's intervention to guide Peter, demonstrating how God brings His supernatural revelation into concrete human events, connecting the vision's mystery to an immediate, practical directive.
v.17Now 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,
v.18This passage
v.19And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 10:5
And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:
- Acts 11:11
And behold, forthwith three men stood before the house in which we were, having been sent from Cæsarea unto me.
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