So he invited them in and gave them lodging. Now on the next day he got ready and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- 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.
- BSB 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.
- 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.
- NLT So Peter invited the men to stay for the night. The next day he went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.
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Quick answer
Peter welcomes the Gentile messengers as guests overnight, then sets out with them and fellow believers from Joppa. His hospitality already breaches the old barrier between Jew and Gentile.
Overview
By lodging Gentiles under his roof, Peter begins to live out the vision's lesson before he fully understands its scope. The six brothers from Joppa (11:12) will later serve as witnesses to what God does. This first step of fellowship foreshadows the table fellowship that the gospel makes possible across all peoples.
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- Acts 10:45They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles.
- Acts 11:12The Spirit told me to go with them, without discriminating. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house.
- 1 Pet 4:9Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
- Heb 13:2Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
- 2 Cor 8:21Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
- Gen 24:31–32He said, “Come in, you blessed of Yahweh. Why do you stand outside? For I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.”
- Eccl 9:10Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.
- Gen 19:2–3and he said, “See now, my lords, please turn aside into your servant’s house, stay all night, wash your feet, and you can rise up early, and go on your way.” They said, “No, but we will stay in the street all night.”
- Acts 10:33Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God.”
- Acts 10:29Therefore also I came without complaint when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?”
- Judg 19:19–21Yet there is both straw and feed for our donkeys; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for your servant, and for the young man who is with your servants. There is no lack of anything.”
- Acts 9:42And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.
- Acts 9:38As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.
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