He explained what had happened and sent them to Joppa.
Parallel translations
- WEB Having explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
- KJV And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
- NKJV So when he had explained all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.
- NASB and after he had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
- NLT He told them what had happened and sent them off to Joppa.
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Quick answer
Cornelius explained everything and sent the men to Joppa. His full obedience moves the divine plan forward.
Overview
Having shared the vision, Cornelius dispatches his messengers to find Peter. His thorough and immediate compliance reflects genuine faith and trust in God. The errand sets in motion the convergence that will bring the gospel to his household.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
- Ps 119:59–60I considered my ways and turned my steps to Your testimonies.
- Eccl 9:10Whatever 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.
- Gal 1:16to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,
- Acts 10:33So 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.”
- Acts 26:19So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.
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