Acts 10:23

“Then called he them in, etc.] Into Simon’s house; not “into his own house”, as the Ethiopic version adds; as yet they stood without, before the gate of the house; he took them in, no doubt, with the leave of Simon, his host, and set provisions before them, and lodged them that night: and in the morning Peter went away with them; the next morning he set out with them towards Caesarea: and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him; there were six of them, as appears from (<441112>Acts 11:12) these went with him, not only to bear him company, and out of respect to him; but to be witnesses of what might be seen, heard, said, or done, and for Peter, should there be any occasion for it, as there…”

“called them in and lodged them--thus partially anticipating this fellowship with Gentiles. Peter went . . . with them, and certain brethren--six in number (Act 11:12). from Joppa--as witnesses of a transaction which Peter was prepared to believe pregnant with great consequences.”

“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, Acts 10:30. 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. See Romans 15:24; Acts 15:3; 3 John 1:6; 1 Corinthians 16:6, 1 Corinthians 16:11. As this was an important event in the history of the church - the bearing of the gospel to a Gentile - it was…”

“and lodged: Gen 19:2, Gen 19:3, Gen 24:31, Gen 24:32; Jdg 19:19-21; Heb 13:2; Pe1 4:9 on: Act 10:29, Act 10:33; Ecc 9:10 and certain: Act 10:45, Act 9:38, Act 9:42, Act 11:12; Co2 8:21 Acts 10:24”