ACTS 10:24 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.”
The following day he arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting him and had called together his relatives and close friends.—Cornelius's preparation ('was expecting him') shows eagerness and faith that divine promise will be fulfilled. His assembly of relatives and friends creates a household community ready to receive gospel instruction. The gathering mirrors Passover or covenant-meal assemblies; the setting suggests sacred occasion.
Church Fathers on Acts 10:24
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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