So when he had explained all these things to them, he 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.
- BSB He explained what had happened and 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 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated, means Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.
- Ps 119:59–60I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes.
- 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.
- Gal 1:16to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I didn’t immediately confer with flesh and blood,
- 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 26:19“Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
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