Acts 10:19
What does Acts 10:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:19 means
While Peter was still deeply contemplating the meaning of the vision, the Holy Spirit directly intervened, speaking to him. This internal, divine communication provided immediate clarity and guidance. The Spirit's explicit statement, "Behold, three men seek thee," confirmed the spiritual connection between his vision and the physical reality unfolding outside the house, revealing God's hand in orchestrating the encounter.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And, while Peter was turning the vision over in his mind, the Spirit said to him, See, three men are looking for you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Peter thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, `Lo, three men do seek thee;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And as Peter was thinking of the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold three men seek thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But as Peter continued pondering over the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek thee;
Context
As Peter wrestled with the meaning of his vision and the messengers arrived, the Holy Spirit directly intervenes, offering immediate clarity. This internal divine instruction is the key to understanding the vision's practical application. It directly precedes the Spirit's command to Peter to go with the men, resolving his perplexity and preparing him for a direct encounter with the Gentiles.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 16:6
And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden of the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;
- Acts 13:2
And as they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
- Acts 21:4
And having found the disciples, we tarried there seven days: and these said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not set foot in Jerusalem.
- 1 Timothy 4:1
But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
- Acts 11:12
And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no distinction. And these six brethren also accompanied me; and we entered into the man’s house:
- Acts 8:29
And the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.
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