Acts 10:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

As Peter talked with him, he went inside and found many people gathered together.

American Standard Version (1901)

And as he talked with him, he went in, and findeth many come together:

Bible in Basic English

And saying these words, he went in, and saw that a great number of people had come together;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And talking with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

Free Bible Version

Peter spoke with Cornelius, and then went on in where he found many other people waiting for him.

Geneva Bible 1599

And as he talked with him, he came in, and found many that were come together.

King James (Authorized) Version

And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

Plain English Version

Peter kept on talking with Cornelius, then they went into the house, and Peter saw a lot of people there.

Translation for Translators

While he was talking to Cornelius, Peter and the others entered a large room inside the house. Peter saw that many people had gathered together there.

Unlocked Literal Bible

While Peter was talking with him, he went in and found many people gathered together.

Noah Webster Bible

And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that had come together.

World English Bible

As he talked with him, he went in and found many gathered together.

Young's Literal Translation

and talking with him he went in, and doth find many having come together.

Context

Peter Visits Cornelius

²⁶But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”²⁷As Peter talked with him, he went inside and found many people gathered together.²⁸He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.

Summary

In Acts 10:27, we see the story of Peter's encounter with Cornelius, a Roman centurion. This interaction marks a significant moment in the early church as Peter begins to understand that the message of salvation is not limited to the Jewish people but is meant for all nations. It foreshadows the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith and the breaking down of cultural barriers. This event serves as a pivotal point in the expansion of the gospel beyond traditional boundaries, illustrating God's inclusive love and plan for all people to be part of His kingdom.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And as he talked with him - Cornelius had met Peter at some short distance from his house, and they conversed together till they went in.