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Acts 10:18

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 10:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there.
Acts 10:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15And a voice [came] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, make not thou common.
16And this was done thrice: and straightway the vessel was received up into heaven.
17Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon`s house, stood before the gate,
18and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there.
19And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
20But arise, and get thee down, and go with them, nothing doubting: for I have sent them.
21And Peter went down to the men, and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And called, and asked, etc.] That is, they called to the people of the house, Simon’s family; and in a civil and courteous manner asked them, whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter; which they said to distinguish him from Simon the master of the house, and as Cornelius was directed, and they were instructed by him: concerning him they inquired, whether he were lodged there; the Ethiopic version adds, without any foundation for it, “and the place where they called at was Peter’s lodging room”.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and asked: Act 10:5, Act 10:6, Act 11:11 Acts 10:19”
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