And Peter stayed in Joppa many days with a tanner named Simon.
Parallel translations
- WEB He stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.
- KJV And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.
- BSB And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.
- NKJV So it was that he stayed many days in Joppa with Simon, a tanner.
- NLT And Peter stayed a long time in Joppa, living with Simon, a tanner of hides.
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Quick answer
Peter stayed in Joppa with Simon, a tanner. This humble lodging prepares for the next decisive chapter.
Overview
That Peter lodged with a tanner, whose trade involved ritual impurity, hints at the loosening of old barriers. His remaining in Joppa sets the geographical stage for the encounter with Cornelius. This quiet detail prepares the reader for the great step of bringing the gospel to the Gentiles.
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Cross-references · 2
- Acts 10:6He lodges with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the seaside.
- Acts 10:32Send therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is also called Peter. He lodges in the house of a tanner named Simon, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.’
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