Acts 10:17

Now while Peter was in doubt as to the purpose of this vision, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made search for Simon's house, came to the door,

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In The King James Version

Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

In Context

16And this was done three times: and then the vessel was taken back into heaven.

18To see if Simon, named Peter, was living there.

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Cross References

John 13:12Then, after washing their feet and putting on his robe again, he took his seat and said to them, Do you see what I have done to you?

Acts 5:24Now, at these words, the captain of the Temple and the chief priests were greatly troubled about what might be the end of this business.

Acts 10:3He saw in a vision, clearly, at about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of the Lord coming to him and saying to him, Cornelius!

Acts 25:20And as I had not enough knowledge for the discussion of these things, I made the suggestion to him to go to Jerusalem and be judged there.

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:10-19

Peter's Vision. 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, 11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: 12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of… Read the whole commentary →

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