Acts 10:8
What does Acts 10:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:8 means
Cornelius carefully explains "all things" to his chosen messengers, ensuring they fully understand the divine encounter and the significance of their mission to find Simon Peter. This thorough explanation reflects his diligence and desire for their success. Then, without delay, he dispatches them to Joppa. His complete transparency and prompt action demonstrate his unwavering faith and obedience to the heavenly vision.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and having rehearsed all things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and having rehearsed all things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And having given them an account of everything, he sent them to Joppa.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and having declared to them all things, he sent them to Joppa.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752To whom when he had related all, he sent them to Joppe.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and related all things to them, he sent them to Joppa.
Context
This verse concludes Cornelius's immediate response to the angelic vision by detailing his precise instructions to his trusted messengers, and their departure. It sets in motion the physical journey that will bring Peter to Caesarea. While Cornelius's messengers are en route, the narrative will shift focus to Peter's own divine preparation, demonstrating God's simultaneous work on both ends of this pivotal encounter.
v.7And when the angel that spake unto him was departed, he called two of his household-servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
v.8This passage
v.9Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour:
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 9:36
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
- Acts 26:19
Wherefore, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:
- 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.
- Psalms 119:59
I thought on my ways, And turned my feet unto thy testimonies.
- 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.
- Galatians 1:16
to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles; straightway I conferred not with flesh and blood:
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