ACTS 10:23 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.”
Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests. The next day Peter began his journey with them, and some of the believers from Joppa went along with him.—Peter's hospitality to the pagan soldiers marks a boundary-crossing: he invites them into the tanner's house, likely sharing meals and lodging. The overnight stay suggests developing relationship. The Joppa believers' accompaniment provides witnesses to the Gentile Pentecost that will follow.
Church Fathers on Acts 10:23
He called them in, and lodged them. Good, that first he gives the men friendly treatment, after the fatigue of their journey, and makes them at home with him; and on the morrow, sets out with them. And certain accompany him: this too as Providence ordered it, that they should be witnesses afterwards when Peter would need to justify himself. And Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. This is the part of a friend, this the part of…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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