Acts 10:24
What does Acts 10:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:24 means
On the day after leaving Joppa, Peter and his companions arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius, full of anticipation, was eagerly awaiting them. Demonstrating his deep desire to hear God's message, he had already gathered his relatives and close friends, ensuring that as many as possible could benefit from Peter's words. This readiness underscores Cornelius's faith and his desire to share the good news with his whole household and network.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the day after that, they came to Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having got together his relations and his near friends.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and on the morrow they did enter into Caesarea; and Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kindred and near friends,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the morrow after, he entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, having called together his kinsmen and special friends.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And on the morrow they came to Caesarea. But Cornelius was looking for them, having called together his kinsmen and [his] intimate friends.
Context
This verse marks the arrival of Peter and his company in Caesarea, signaling the culmination of the journeys initiated by both Cornelius and Peter. Cornelius's proactive gathering of his household and friends highlights his eager anticipation and belief in the divine encounter. This immediate preparation sets the stage for the dramatic meeting between Peter and Cornelius, which will directly challenge established Jewish customs concerning Gentiles.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 1:41
He findeth first his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being interpreted, Christ).
- Micah 4:2
And many nations shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of Jehovah from Jerusalem;
- Zechariah 8:20
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities;
- Zechariah 3:10
In that day, saith Jehovah of hosts, shall ye invite every man his neighbor under the vine and under the fig-tree.
- Matthew 9:9
And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
- Mark 5:19
And he suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go to thy house unto thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and how he had mercy on thee.
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