Bible Commentary

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 30. Four days ago I was fasting until this hour, &c.] The oldest MSS. have “Four days ago until this hour I was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:30”

Therefore came I [unto you] without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? 29. without gainsaying ] Following in faith the guidance of the Spirit, though I only saw dimly what God would have me to do. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:29”

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 28. Ye know how that it is an unlawful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:28”

And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 27. And as he talked with him, he went in ] So that the previous part of the interview had been without. The action of Cornelius in thus coming forth to meet Peter is in the spirit of that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:27”

But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. 26. But Peter took ( raised) him up ] Cp. with the way in which Peter here declines to permit such reverence, the way in which the angel (Rev 19:10) refused such worship, “See thou do it not. I am thy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:26”

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him.] 25 33. Arrival of Peter. Cornelius explains why he had sent for him 25. And as Peter was coming in ] The Greek is literally, “And as it came to pass that Peter entered,” i.e. before he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:25”

And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. 24. And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea ] Their road lay all the way along the coast, and as Apollonia was situate about halfway between Joppa and Csarea, it is most … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:24”

Then called he them in, and lodged [them.] And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. 23. Then called he them in, and lodged them ] This was the first step towards laying aside the scruples to which the Jews were so much attached. And on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:23”

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. 22. of good report among all the nation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:22”

Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what [is] the cause wherefore ye are come? 21. Then (And) Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius ] The last seven words are not in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Acts 10:21”