Acts 10:18
Acts 10:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The messengers call out and ask whether Simon Peter is staying there.
What Does Acts 10:18 Mean?
A brief, courteous scene: strangers at the gate of a Jewish home, asking for a guest by both his names. They do not enter; the old threshold between peoples still holds.
The seeking world stands at the door, asking for a witness of Jesus by name. The question hanging over the chapter is whether the door will open — and God has been preparing the man on the roof to open it.
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What does Acts 10:18 mean?
The messengers call out and ask whether Simon Peter is staying there.