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Acts 10:5

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Berean Standard Bible

Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.

American Standard Version (1901)

And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

Bible in Basic English

Now send men to Joppa, and get one Simon, named Peter,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And now send men to Joppe, and call hither one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

Free Bible Version

“Now send some men to Joppa, and fetch Simon, also called Peter,

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe therefore send men to Ioppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter.

King James (Authorized) Version

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

Plain English Version

So send some men to Joppa to find a man called Peter.

Translation for Translators

So, now command some men to go to Joppa and tell them to bring back a man named Simon whose other name is Peter.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now send men to the city of Joppa to bring a man named Simon who is called Peter.

Noah Webster Bible

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

World English Bible

Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is also called Peter.

Young's Literal Translation

and now send men to Joppa, and send for a certain one Simon, who is surnamed Peter,

Context

Cornelius Sends for Peter

⁴Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.⁵Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter. ⁶He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea. ”

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Summary

In Acts 10:5, we see Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion, receiving a vision from God instructing him to send for Peter in Joppa. This event marks a significant turning point in the early church as it reveals God's plan to include the Gentiles in the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. The obedience of Cornelius in following God's guidance demonstrates the importance of listening to and acting upon divine direction. This verse highlights the sovereignty of God in orchestrating events to fulfill His purposes and bring about unity among believers from different backgrounds. It also underscores the role of human cooperation in God's redemptive plan, as Cornelius' actions pave the way for Peter to share the gospel with Gentiles.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

send to Joppa . . . for one Simon, &c.--(See on Act 9:11).

Acts 10:5

Cornelius Sends for Peter

⁴Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.⁵Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter. ⁶He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea. ”

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Berean Standard Bible

Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.

American Standard Version (1901)

And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

Bible in Basic English

Now send men to Joppa, and get one Simon, named Peter,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And now send men to Joppe, and call hither one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

Free Bible Version

“Now send some men to Joppa, and fetch Simon, also called Peter,

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe therefore send men to Ioppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter.

King James (Authorized) Version

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

Plain English Version

So send some men to Joppa to find a man called Peter.

Translation for Translators

So, now command some men to go to Joppa and tell them to bring back a man named Simon whose other name is Peter.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now send men to the city of Joppa to bring a man named Simon who is called Peter.

Noah Webster Bible

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

World English Bible

Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is also called Peter.

Young's Literal Translation

and now send men to Joppa, and send for a certain one Simon, who is surnamed Peter,