Acts 10 · Verse 23

Acts 10:23

Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
Acts 10:23, King James Version

Acts 10:23 in other translations

BSBSo 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.
WEBSo he called them in and provided a place to stay. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
ASVSo he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
YLTHaving called them in, therefore, he lodged them, and on the morrow Peter went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him,
DARBYHaving therefore invited them in, he lodged them. And on the morrow, rising up he went away with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him.
BBESo he took them in for the night. And the day after, he went with them, taking some of the brothers from Joppa with him.
WebsterThen he called them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

What does Acts 10:23 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 10:17-24

17-24. while Peter doubted ... what this should mean, behold, the three men ... stood before the gate ... and asked--"were inquiring," that is, in the act of doing so. The preparations here made--of Peter for his Gentile visitors, as of Cornelius for him--are devoutly to be noted. But besides this, at the same moment, "the Spirit" expressly informs him that three men were inquiring for him, and bids him…

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 23. And lodged them. They remained with him through the night. Four days were occupied before Peter met Cornelius at Caesarea. On the first, the angel appeared to Cornelius; on the second, the messengers arrived at Joppa, Acts 10:9; on the third, Peter returned with them, Acts 10:23; and on the fourth, they arrived at Caesarea, Acts 10:24,30.

And certain brethren. Some Christians. They were six in number, Acts 11:12. It was usual for the early Christians to accompany the apostles in their journeys. Rom 15:24, Acts 15:3, 3Jn 1:6, 1Cor 16:6,11. As this was an important event in the history of the church--the bearing of the gospel to a Gentile--it was more natural rant proper that Peter should be attended with others.

(c) "certain brethren" Acts 10:45

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 23 Then called he them in, etc. - They had already walked a long journey in a short time, and needed refreshment; and it was thought expedient they should rest that night with Simon the tanner. Certain brethren from Joppa - They were six in number, as we learn from Act 11:12. It was necessary that there should be several witnesses of the important transactions which were about to take place; as on no slight evidence would even the converted Jews believe that repentance unto life, and the Holy Spirit, should be granted to the Gentiles.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Acts 10:19-33

When we see our call clear to any service, we should not be perplexed with doubts and scruples arising from prejudices or former ideas. Cornelius had called together his friends, to partake with him of the heavenly wisdom he expected from Peter. We should not covet to eat our spiritual morsels alone. It ought to be both given and taken as kindness and respect to our kindred and friends, to invite them to join us in…

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Acts 10:23 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

εἰσκαλεσάμενοςeiskalesamenosHaving called inG1528
οὖνounthereforeG3767
αὐτοὺςautousthemG846
ἐξένισεν.exenisenhe lodged [them].G3579
τῇtēaOn theG3588
δὲdenowG1161
ἐπαύριονepaurionnext dayG1887
ἀναστὰςanastashaving risen upG450
ΠέτροςPetrosPeterG4074
ἐξῆλθενexēlthenhe went forthG1831
σὺνsunwithG4862
αὐτοῖς,autoisthem,G846
καίkaiandG2532
τινεςtinessomeG5100
τῶνtōnof theG3588
ἀδελφῶνadelphōnbrothersG80
τῶνtōnthoseG3588
ἀπὸapofromG575
ἸόππηςIoppēsJoppaG2445
συνῆλθονsunēlthonwent withG4905
αὐτῷ.autōhim.G846

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Acts 10:23

  • Acts 11:12

    And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house:

  • Acts 10:45

    And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

  • 1 Peter 4:9

    Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

  • Hebrews 13:2

    Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

  • Genesis 24:31-32

    And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels. And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men’s feet that were with him.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:21

    Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • Judges 19:19-21

    Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of any thing. And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street. So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.

  • Genesis 19:2-3

    And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant’s house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night. And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

  • Acts 10:33

    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.

  • Acts 9:42

    And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.

  • Acts 10:29

    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?

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

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and lodged.
Ge 19:2,3; 24:31,32; Jud 19:19-21; Heb 13:2; 1Pe 4:9
on.
29,33; Ec 9:10
and certain.
45; 9:38,42; 11:12; 2Co 8:21

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Context

  • Acts 10:22

    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 an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

  • Acts 10:23

    Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

  • Acts 10:24

    And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

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Acts 10:23 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Entonces metiéndolos dentro, los hospedó. Y al día siguiente, levantándose, se fué con ellos; y le acompañaron algunos de los hermanos de Joppe.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Les ayant donc fait entrer, il les logea; et le lendemain, se levant, il s’en alla avec eux; et quelques-uns des frères de Joppé allèrent avec lui.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Als er sie nun hereingerufen hatte, beherbergte er sie. Des folgenden Tages aber machte er sich auf und zog mit ihnen fort, und etliche der Brüder von Joppe gingen mit ihm;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Introducens ergo eos, recepit hospitio. Sequenti autem die, surgens profectus est cum illis, et quidam ex fratribus ab Joppe comitati sunt eum.