Acts 11:13

And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 11:13

BSB
He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, 'Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.
AKJV
And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said to him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
CPDV
And he described for us how he had seen an Angel in his house, standing and saying to him: 'Send to Joppa and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter.
ERV
and he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying, Send to Joppa, and fetch Simon, whose surname is Peter;
NHEB
He told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying to him, 'Send to Joppa, and get Simon, whose surname is Peter,
SMT
And he announced to us how he saw a messenger in his house, having stood and said to him, Send men to Joppa, and send for Simon, surnamed Peter.

Commentary for Acts 11:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 11:13
Summary
Visitor recounts angelic command to summon Peter
Place
Caesarea
Event
Cornelius reports angelic direction
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative