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Acts 10:19

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 10:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
Acts 10:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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?
22And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned [of God] by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.
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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
“While Peter thought on the vision, etc.] Which greatly amused him, affected his mind, and employed his thoughts what should be the meaning and design of it: the Spirit said unto him; the holy Spirit of God, either by an articulate voice, or by making an impulse on his mind; behold, three men seek thee; the Arabic version leaves out the word “three”: the Spirit of God is omniscient, and knows all things; if the deep things of God, then much more man, and the things of man.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Spirit - See the notes on Acts 8:29. Compare Isaiah 65:24, “And it shall come to pass, that before they call I will answer,” etc. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Behold three men seek thee, arise therefore and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing - How gradually was St. Peter prepared to receive this new admonition of the Spirit! Thus God is went to lead on his children by degrees, always giving them light for the present hour. Acts 10:24”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the Spirit: Act 8:29, Act 11:12, Act 13:2, Act 16:6, Act 16:7, Act 21:4; Joh 16:13; Co1 12:11; Ti1 4:1 Acts 10:20”
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