Acts 11:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

American Standard Version (1901)

And behold, forthwith three men stood before the house in which we were, having been sent from Cæsarea unto me.

Bible in Basic English

And at that minute, three men, sent from Caesarea, came to the house where we were.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And behold, immediately there were three men come to the house wherein I was, sent to me from Caesarea.

Free Bible Version

At that very moment three men were standing in front of the house where we were staying. They had been sent from Caesarea to see me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then behold, immediatly there were three men already come vnto the house where I was, sent from Cesarea vnto me.

King James (Authorized) Version

And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Cæsarea unto me.

Plain English Version

Just then 3 men came to the house I was staying in. They came from Caesarea.

Translation for Translators

“At that exact moment, three men who had been {whom Cornelius had} sent from Caesarea arrived at the house where I was staying.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Behold, right away there were three men standing in front of the house where we were; they had been sent from Caesarea to me.

Noah Webster Bible

And behold, immediately there were three men already come to the house where I was, sent from Cesarea to me.

World English Bible

Behold, immediately three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent from Caesarea to me.

Young's Literal Translation

and, lo, immediately, three men stood at the house in which I was, having been sent from Caesarea unto me,

Context

Peter’s Report at Jerusalem

¹⁰This happened three times, and everything was drawn back up into heaven.¹¹Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.¹²The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Summary

In Acts 11:11, Peter recounts his vision of a sheet filled with various animals being lowered from heaven, symbolizing God's acceptance of all people, both Jews and Gentiles. This vision challenges Peter's previous beliefs about who is considered clean or unclean, leading him to understand that God shows no favoritism. The verse highlights the inclusivity of the Gospel message, emphasizing that salvation is available to all who repent and believe, regardless of their background or ethnicity. It serves as a pivotal moment in the early church, marking the expansion of the Gospel to the Gentiles and the breaking down of cultural barriers. Acts 11:11 underscores the transformative power of God's grace and the importance of embracing diversity within the body of Christ.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And behold, immediately,.... The moment the vision was over; there were three men already come unto the house where I was; they stood before the gate, as in Act 10:17 and as the Syriac and Ethiopic here have it, and were inquiring for Peter, whether he lodged there; and these men were sent from Caesarea unto me; the Syriac version adds, "by Cornelius": now this incident being just at the close of the above vision, served greatly to explain it to the apostle, and encouraged him to do what he had done; and besides which, he had also the express order of the Spirit, for his going with them to Cornelius's house, as follows.