and calling out, they were asking whether Simon, who was also called Peter, was staying there.
Parallel translations
- WEB and called and asked whether Simon, who was also called Peter, was lodging there.
- KJV And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
- BSB They called out to ask if Simon called Peter was staying there.
- NKJV And they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there.
- NLT they asked if a man named Simon Peter was staying there.
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Quick answer
The men inquire whether Peter is lodging at Simon the tanner's house. Their precise errand confirms that God had directed them to the right place.
Overview
The detail of the messengers asking for Peter by name shows the careful orchestration behind this meeting; the angel had given Cornelius exact directions (10:5-6). Luke records such particulars to assure his readers that the opening of the gospel to Gentiles was God's deliberate work, not human improvisation.
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Cross-references · 2
- Acts 11:11Behold, immediately three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent from Caesarea to me.
- Acts 10:5–6Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is also called Peter.
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