Acts 10:23

So Peter invited them in and entertained them. The next day he lost no time in setting out with them, accompanied by some of the Lord’s followers from Joppa;

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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

22The men replied, ‘Our centurion, Cornelius, a pious man who reverences God and is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, has been instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to listen to what you have to say.’

24and the day following he entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them, and had invited his relatives and intimate friends to meet them.

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Cross References

Genesis 24:31and said, ‘Come in, you who are blessed by the Lord! Why do you stand outside? For I have cleared the house and have room for the camels.’

Acts 9:42This became known all through Joppa, and numbers of people came to believe in the Lord.

Acts 10:33Accordingly I sent to you at once, and you have been so good as to come. And now we are all here in the presence of God, to listen to all that you have been instructed by the Lord to say.’

Acts 11:12The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitation. These six companions also went with me. And, when we came into the man’s house,

Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality; for, through being hospitable, people have all unawares entertained angels.

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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