Acts 9:38

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

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Other Translations for Acts 9:38

BSB

Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to urge him, "Come to us without delay."

AKJV

And for as much as Lydda was near to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent to him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

CPDV

Now since Lydda was close to Joppa, the disciples, upon hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, asking him: "Do not be slow in coming to us."

ERV

And as Lydda was nigh unto Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men unto him, entreating him, Delay not to come on unto us.

NHEB

As Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to us.

SMT

And Lydda being near Joppa, the disciples having heard that Peter is in it, sent to him two men, beseeching not to hesitate to pass through even to them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 9:38

AndG1161ConjunctionforasmuchasG5607Verb LyddaG3069Noun LocationwasnighG1451AdverbtoJoppaG2445Noun LocationandthedisciplesG3101Noun MasculinehadheardG191Verb thatG3754Conjunction PeterG4074Noun Masculine wasG2076Verb thereG846theysentG649Verb untoG4314Preposition himG846 twoG1417Noun menG435Noun Masculine desiringG3870VerbhimthathewouldG3635Verb notG3361 delayG3635VerbtocomeG1330Verb toG2193Conjunction themG846

Commentary for Acts 9:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 9:38

Summary

Disciples urgently summon Peter to Joppa

Place

Joppa

Event

Peter urgently summoned

Estimated Time Period

c. 35-36 AD