Acts 10:23
What does Acts 10:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:23 means
Peter, now fully understanding the divine orchestration, welcomed the Gentile messengers into his home for lodging. This act of hospitality toward non-Jews was a significant step, already demonstrating a shift in his practice influenced by the Spirit's teaching. On the following day, Peter departed with them, accompanied by some of the believers from Joppa. This communal journey underscores the importance of witnesses for this unprecedented Gentile outreach.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So he took them in for the night. And the day after, he went with them, taking some of the brothers from Joppa with him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Having called them in, therefore, he lodged them, and on the morrow Peter went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Then bringing them in, he lodged them. And the day following, he arose and went with them: and some of the brethren from Joppe accompanied him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Having therefore invited them in, he lodged them. And on the morrow, rising up he went away with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him.
Context
After hearing the messengers' full account, Peter's decision to lodge them exemplifies his immediate embrace of the vision's implications regarding Gentile inclusion. His departure with them the next day, accompanied by other believers, is a crucial advancement in the narrative. This departure signifies the physical journey to Cornelius, directly preparing for the groundbreaking preaching of the gospel to a Gentile household.
v.22And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.
v.23This passage
v.24And on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.
- Hebrews 13:2
Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
- Acts 9:38
And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.
- 1 Peter 4:9
using hospitality one to another without murmuring:
- Acts 10:33
Forthwith therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord.
- Acts 10:45
And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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