Bible Strands
Acts 10:23
So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter hosts the Gentile messengers sent by Cornelius, then prepares to depart with them the following day alongside six brothers from Joppa.
The words — εἰσκαλεσάμενος (eiskalesamenos) means having called in, and ἐξένισεν (exenisen) means he lodged them, describing Peter’s immediate hospitality.
The thread — This sequence of hosting and traveling aligns with the Spirit’s command in Acts 11:12 and the astonishment of circumcised believers in Acts 10:45, echoing the biblical mandate to show hospitality to strangers in Hebrews 13:2.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to obey divine direction across cultural boundaries and practice concrete hospitality without hesitation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
Cross-references
- Acts 10:45 All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
- Acts 11:12 The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.
- Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
- 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
- Genesis 19:2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
- Genesis 24:31 “Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”
- Judges 19:19 even though there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and bread and wine for me and the maidservant and young man with me. There is nothing that we, your servants, lack.”
- Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
- Acts 9:38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”
- Acts 9:42 This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.