Acts 10:23 “So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready…”

Acts 10:23

So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

So he called them in and provided a place to stay. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

American Standard Version

So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then called he them in, and lodged them, and the next day, Peter went foorth with them, and certaine brethren from Ioppa accompanied him.

Darby Translation

Having therefore invited them in, he lodged them. And on the morrow, rising up he went away with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him.

Young's Literal Translation

Having called them in, therefore, he lodged them, and on the morrow Peter went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him,

Bible in Basic English

So he took them in for the night. And the day after, he went with them, taking some of the brothers from Joppa with him.

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Cross references

“and lodged”

Hebrews 13:2 1 Peter 4:9 Judges 19:19–21 Genesis 19:2 Genesis 19:3 Genesis 24:31

Hebrews 13:2 · BSB

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

1 Peter 4:9 · BSB

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Judges 19:19–21 · BSB

even though there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and bread and wine for me and the maidservant and young man with me. There is nothing that we, your servants, lack.”

Genesis 19:2 · BSB

and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”

Genesis 19:3 · BSB

But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.

Genesis 24:31 · BSB

“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”

“on”

Acts 10:29 Acts 10:33 Ecclesiastes 9:10

Acts 10:29 · BSB

So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?”

Acts 10:33 · BSB

So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

Ecclesiastes 9:10 · BSB

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

“and certain”

Acts 10:45 Acts 11:12 Acts 9:38 Acts 9:42 2 Corinthians 8:21

Acts 10:45 · BSB

All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

Acts 11:12 · BSB

The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Acts 9:38 · BSB

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”

Acts 9:42 · BSB

This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 8:21 · BSB

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”

24The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

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