Acts 10:17
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who were sent from Cornelius had inquired for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
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While Peter was deeply perplexed about what the vision he had seen might mean, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius had asked for Simon’s house and stood at the gate.
King James Version 1769 (Standard 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 inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Now{G1161} while{G5613} Peter{G4074} was much perplexed{G1280} in{G1722} himself{G1438} what{G5101} {G302} the vision{G3705} which{G3739} he had seen{G1492} might mean,{G1498} behold,{G2400} the men{G435} that{G3588} were sent{G649} by{G575} Cornelius,{G2883} having made inquiry{G1331} for Simon's{G4613} house,{G3614} {G2532} stood{G2186} before{G1909} the gate,{G4440}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Now{G1161} while{G5613} Peter{G4074} doubted{G1280}{(G5707)} in{G1722} himself{G1438} what{G5101} this vision{G3705} which{G3739} he had seen{G1492}{(G5627)} should mean{G302}{G1498}{(G5751)}, behold{G2400}{(G5628)}{G2532}, the men{G435} which{G3588} were sent{G649}{(G5772)} from{G575} Cornelius{G2883} had made enquiry{G1331}{(G5660)} for Simon's{G4613} house{G3614}, and stood{G2186}{(G5627)} before{G1909} the gate{G4440},
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
Whyle Peter mused in him selfe what this vision which he had sene meant beholde the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquirance for Simons housse and stode before the dore.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
But whyle Peter was combred in him selfe, what maner of vision this shulde be which he had sene, beholde, the men yt were sent from Cornelius, enquered after Simos house, and stode before the dore,
Geneva Bible (1560)
Nowe while Peter douted in himselfe what this vision which he had seene, meant, beholde, the men which were sent from Cornelius, had inquired for Simons house, and stoode at the gate,
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Nowe whyle Peter doubted in hym selfe, what this vision whiche he hadde seene meant: beholde, the men whiche were sent from Cornelius, had made inquiraunce for Simons house, & stoode before the doore,
Authorized King James Version (1611)
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,
Webster's Bible (1833)
Now while Peter was very perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate,
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And as Peter was perplexed in himself what the vision that he saw might be, then, lo, the men who have been sent from Cornelius, having made inquiry for the house of Simon, stood at the gate,
American Standard Version (1901)
Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate,
American Standard Version (1901)
Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate,
Bible in Basic English (1941)
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,
World English Bible (2000)
Now while Peter was very perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate,
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Now while Peter was puzzling over what the vision he had seen could signify, the men sent by Cornelius had learned where Simon’s house was and approached the gate.
Referenced Verses
- John 13:12 : 12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and sat down again, he said to them, Do you know what I have done to you?
- Acts 2:12 : 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, 'What does this mean?'
- Acts 5:24 : 24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they were perplexed about them, wondering what this would lead to.
- Acts 9:43 : 43 And it happened that he stayed many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.
- Acts 10:3 : 3 He saw in a vision clearly about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, Cornelius.
- Acts 10:7-9 : 7 And when the angel who spoke to Cornelius had departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier who waited on him continually; 8 And when he had declared all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa. 9 On the next day, as they went on their journey and neared the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And he became very hungry, and wanted to eat: but while they prepared, he fell into a trance, 11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending to him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: 12 In which were all kinds of four-footed beasts of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. 13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean. 15 And the voice spoke to him again the second time, What God has cleansed, do not call common. 16 This was done three times: and the vessel was received up again into heaven. 17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who were sent from Cornelius had inquired for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, 18 And called, and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was staying there. 19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek you.
- Acts 25:20 : 20 And because I was uncertain of how to investigate such matters, I asked him if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.
- 1 Pet 1:11 : 11 Searching for what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating, when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.
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- Acts 10:18-2710 verses85%
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was staying there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek you.
20 Arise therefore, and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
21 Then Peter went down to the men who were sent to him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek: what is the reason why you have come?
22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one who fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to hear words from you.
23 Then he invited them in, and lodged them. And on the next day Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the day after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his relatives and near friends.
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many who had come together.
- Acts 11:10-145 verses80%
10 And this was done three times, and all were drawn up again into heaven.
11 And immediately there were three men already come to the house where I was, sent from Caesarea to me.
12 And the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover, these six brothers accompanied me, and we entered the man's house:
13 And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said to him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
14 Who shall tell you words, whereby you and all your house shall be saved.
- Acts 10:1-1616 verses79%
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
2 A devout man, and one who feared God with all his household, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.
3 He saw in a vision clearly about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, Cornelius.
4 And when he looked at him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.
5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
6 He is staying with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside: he will tell you what you ought to do.
7 And when the angel who spoke to Cornelius had departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier who waited on him continually;
8 And when he had declared all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.
9 On the next day, as they went on their journey and neared the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10 And he became very hungry, and wanted to eat: but while they prepared, he fell into a trance,
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending to him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 In which were all kinds of four-footed beasts of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.
15 And the voice spoke to him again the second time, What God has cleansed, do not call common.
16 This was done three times: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
- Acts 10:29-324 verses79%
29 Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what reason you have sent for me?
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
31 And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God.
32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call here Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is staying in the house of one Simon a tanner by the seaside: when he comes, he will speak to you.
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16 But Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were amazed.
- Acts 11:4-74 verses74%
4 But Peter explained the matter from the beginning and described it in order to them, saying,
5 I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, a certain object descending like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came to me.
6 Upon which when I had fixed my eyes, I considered and saw four-footed animals of the earth, and wild beasts, and crawling creatures, and birds of the air.
7 And I heard a voice saying to me, Arise, Peter; kill and eat.
- Acts 12:9-113 verses73%
9 And he went out and followed him, and did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.
10 When they had passed the first and the second guard posts, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them by itself; and they went out and went down one street, and immediately the angel departed from him.
11 And when Peter had come to himself, he said, 'Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people.'
- Acts 10:44-463 verses72%
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.
45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then Peter answered,
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14 When she recognized Peter's voice, because of her gladness she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter stood before the gate.
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18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter.
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7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them, Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.
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10 And they knew that it was he who sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.