Acts 10:33

So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Cornelius addresses Peter and his companions in Caesarea after his messengers return with instructions to find Simon Peter. He notes their prompt arrival and states that the assembled group is present before God specifically to receive the instruction Peter will deliver.

The words — The Greek ἐξαυτῆς (exautēs) literally means "at once," marking the immediate execution of Cornelius's command. καλῶς (kalōs) translates as "well" or "properly," indicating the arrival was recognized as a fitting and commendable response.

The thread — The directive to gather and hear God's instruction parallels the reverent posture in Deuteronomy 5:25 and the explicit command in James 1:19 to be quick to listen. The acknowledgment of a welcomed arrival reflects the hospitality noted in Galatians 4:14.

Why it lands — The text establishes that God's message is delivered to a prepared audience, not to a passive crowd. It requires the reader to approach divine instruction with immediate obedience and focused attention rather than personal interpretation.

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The Greek words

King James Version

Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

Cross-references

Galatians 4:14 And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.
James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Deuteronomy 5:25 But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer.
2 Chronicles 30:12 Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.
Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
Proverbs 25:12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
Matthew 18:4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 10:15 Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.