Acts 10:23

So he invited them in and they stayed there. The next day he got up and left with them. Some of the brothers from Joppa went with them too.

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In The King James Version

Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

In Context

22“We come from Cornelius, a good, religious man who has reverence for God and is widely respected among the Jewish people,” they replied. “A holy angel instructed him to send for you to come to his house so he can hear what you have to tell him.”

24The following day they arrived in Caesarea where Cornelius was waiting for them with his relatives and close friends whom he'd called together.

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Cross References

Genesis 24:31“Please come home with me, you who are blessed by the Lord,” said Laban. “What are you standing out here for? I've got a room at home ready for you, and a place for the camels to stay.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you do, do it with all your strength, for when you go to the grave there's no more working or thinking, no more knowing or being wise.

Acts 9:42The news spread through the whole of Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

Acts 10:33So immediately I sent for you, and it was good of you to come. That's why we're all here, meeting together before God, ready to hear everything the Lord has told you.”

Acts 11:12The Spirit told me to go with them, and not to worry about who they were. These six brothers here also went with me, and we went into the man's house.

Hebrews 13:2Don't forget to show love for strangers too, because by doing so some have welcomed angels without knowing it.

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:20-34

Peter Directed to Go to Cornelius; Peter Goes to Cornelius; Interview between Peter and Cornelius. 19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that… Read the whole commentary →

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