John Gill's Exposition on Acts 10:18

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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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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