Acts 10:23

Acts 10:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
• New International Version (NIV)Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests. The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the believers from Joppa went along.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So he invited them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Context of Acts 10:23

21Peter went down to the men and said, “Behold, I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for which you have come?” 22They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear a message from you.” So he invited them in and gave them lodging. And on the next day he got up and went away with them, and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 24On the following day he entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell at his feet and worshiped him.

Acts 10:23 word by word

εἰσκαλεσάμενος οὖν αὐτοὺς ἐξένισεν. τῇ δὲ ἐπαύριον ἀναστὰς ἐξῆλθεν σὺν αὐτοῖς, καί τινες τῶν ἀδελφῶν τῶν ἀπὸ Ἰόππης συνῆλθον αὐτῷ.Read the interlinear

• Soοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• he invitedεἰσκαλέωeiskaleō · to inviteG1528
• them in and gaveξενίζωxenizō · to hostG3579
• And on the nextἐπαύριονepaurion · the next dayG1887
• he gotἀνίστημιanistēmi · to ariseG450
• up and wentἐξέρχομαιexerchomai · to go outG1831
• someτιςtis · oneG5100
• the brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• JoppaἸόππηIoppē · JoppaG2445
• accompaniedσυνέρχομαιsunerchomai · to assembleG4905

Cross-references for Acts 10:23

• Genesis 19:2And he said, “Now behold, my lords, please turn aside into your servant’s house, and spend the night, and wash your feet; then you may rise early and go on your way.” They said however, “No, but we shall spend the night in the square.”
• Genesis 24:31And he said, “Come in, blessed of the Lord! Why do you stand outside since I have prepared the house, and a place for the camels?”
• Judges 19:19Yet there is both straw and fodder for our donkeys, and also bread and wine for me, your maidservant, and the young man who is with your servants; there is no lack of anything.”
• Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
• 1 Peter 4:9Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
• Acts 10:29That is why I came without even raising any objection when I was sent for. So I ask for what reason you have sent for me.”
• Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
• Acts 10:45All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.
• Acts 9:38Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, “Do not delay in coming to us.”
• Acts 11:12The Spirit told me to go with them without misgivings. These six brethren also went with me and we entered the man’s house.
• 2 Corinthians 8:21for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Commentaries on Acts 10:23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23Then called he them in, etc. - They had already walked a long journey in a short time, and needed refreshment; and it was thought expedient they should rest that night with Simon the tanner. Certain brethren from Joppa - They were six in number, as we learn from Acts 11:12. It was necessary that there should be several witnesses of the important transactions which were about to take place; as on no slight evidence would even the converted Jews believe…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23And lodged them - They remained with him through the night. Four days were occupied before Peter met Cornelius at Caesarea. On the first the angel appeared to Cornelius. On the second the messengers arrived at Joppa, Acts 10:9. On the third, Peter returned with them, Acts 10:23; and on the fourth they arrived at Caesarea, Acts 10:24, Acts 10:30. And certain brethren - Some Christians. They were six in number, Acts 11:12. It was usual for the early…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-33Verses 19-33 When we see our call clear to any service, we should not be perplexed with doubts and scruples arising from prejudices or former ideas. Cornelius had called together his friends, to partake with him of the heavenly wisdom he expected from Peter. We should not covet to eat our spiritual morsels alone. It ought to be both given and taken as kindness and respect to our kindred and friends, to invite them to join us in religious exercises…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-2417-24. while Peter doubted ... what this should mean, behold, the three men ... stood before the gate ... and asked--"were inquiring," that is, in the act of doing so. The preparations here made--of Peter for his Gentile visitors, as of Cornelius for him--are devoutly to be noted. But besides this, at the same moment, "the Spirit" expressly informs him that three men were inquiring for him, and bids him unhesitatingly go with them, as sent by Him.Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 10:23

• Catholicity
• Hospitality

In the dictionaries

• Joppa
• Peter
• Joppa, or Japho
• Peter, Simon Peter, Cephas
• Alms
• Cornelius
• Intent
• Knit
• Respecter
• Trance

Commentaries on Acts 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings