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Acts 10:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Acts 10:17

Verse 17 of 48

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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,

Acts 10:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Acts 10:17

Theological / Devotional

Doubted. Rather, “was perplexed,” “was at a loss to know.” This word is used of Herod’s perplexity about Christ, when men said that John the Baptist was risen from the dead. Now Peter, aroused from his trance, did not know how to apply what he had seen and heard. The representatives of Cornelius, calling for him at this moment, brought the answer.

Stood before the gate. The general location of Simon’s house had been described to Cornelius, and when his messengers found that the details corresponded, it must have given them confidence that their errand was to be successful. The timing of the vision of Cornelius with that of Peter to permit the arrival of the messengers, after a mile journey, at Peter’s lodging at exactly the right moment, was no coincidence.

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