Acts 10:5
New International Version
Now send men to Joppa to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter.

New Living Translation
Now send some men to Joppa, and summon a man named Simon Peter.

English Standard Version
And now send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter.

Berean Standard Bible
Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.

Berean Literal Bible
And now send men to Joppa and summon a man named Simon who is called Peter.

King James Bible
And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

New King James Version
Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter.

New American Standard Bible
Now dispatch some men to Joppa and send for a man named Simon, who is also called Peter;

NASB 1995
“Now dispatch some men to Joppa and send for a man named Simon, who is also called Peter;

NASB 1977
“And now dispatch some men to Joppa, and send for a man named Simon, who is also called Peter;

Legacy Standard Bible
Now send some men to Joppa and summon a man named Simon, who is also called Peter;

Amplified Bible
Now send men to Joppa and have them call for a man named Simon, who is also called Peter [and invite him here];

Christian Standard Bible
Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter.

American Standard Version
And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

Contemporary English Version
Now send some men to Joppa for a man named Simon Peter.

English Revised Version
And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Send messengers now to the city of Joppa, and summon a man whose name is Simon Peter.

Good News Translation
And now send some men to Joppa for a certain man whose full name is Simon Peter.

International Standard Version
Send men now to Joppa and summon Simon, who is called Peter.

Majority Standard Bible
Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.

NET Bible
Now send men to Joppa and summon a man named Simon, who is called Peter.

New Heart English Bible
Now send men to Joppa, and bring one Simon who is surnamed Peter.

Webster's Bible Translation
And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

Weymouth New Testament
And now send to Jaffa and fetch Simon, surnamed Peter.

World English Bible
Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is also called Peter.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and now send men to Joppa, and send for a certain one Simon, who is surnamed Peter;

Berean Literal Bible
And now send men to Joppa and summon a man named Simon who is called Peter.

Young's Literal Translation
and now send men to Joppa, and send for a certain one Simon, who is surnamed Peter,

Smith's Literal Translation
And now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon, who is called Peter:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And now send men to Joppe, and call hither one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And now, send men to Joppa and summon a certain Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

New American Bible
Now send some men to Joppa and summon one Simon who is called Peter.

New Revised Standard Version
Now send men to Joppa for a certain Simon who is called Peter;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And now send men to the city of Joppa, and bring here Simon who is called Peter:

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And now send a man to the city Joppa and bring Shimeon who is called Kaypha.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And now send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is surnamed Peter;

Godbey New Testament
And now send men to Joppa, and call for a certain Simon, who is called Peter:

Haweis New Testament
And now send men to Joppa, and inquire for Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

Mace New Testament
send messengers immediately to Joppa, for one Simon, whose sirname is Peter:

Weymouth New Testament
And now send to Jaffa and fetch Simon, surnamed Peter.

Worrell New Testament
And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter;

Worsley New Testament
And now send men to Joppa, and fetch hither one Simon, whose sirname is Peter.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cornelius Sends for Peter
4Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God. 5 Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter. 6He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”…

Cross References
Acts 11:13-14
He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. / He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’

Acts 9:43
And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.

Acts 8:26-29
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” / So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. ...

Acts 16:9-10
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Acts 22:10
Then I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ ‘Get up and go into Damascus,’ He told me. ‘There you will be told all that you have been appointed to do.’

Acts 9:10-12
In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered. / “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. / In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”

Acts 15:7
After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.

Acts 13:2-3
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Acts 18:9-11
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” / So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians.

Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 2:38-39
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. / This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”

Acts 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”

Acts 21:11
Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”

Acts 26:16-18
‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. / I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’


Treasury of Scripture

And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

send.

Acts 10:32
Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

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.

Acts 15:7
And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

whose.

Mark 3:16
And Simon he surnamed Peter;

John 1:42
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

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Acts 10
1. Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,
11. who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;
17. and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.
25. Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.
34. As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,
44. the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.














Now
The word "now" serves as a transitional term, indicating a sense of immediacy and divine timing. In the context of Acts 10, it marks a pivotal moment in the early Church's history, where God is orchestrating events to expand the Gospel beyond Jewish boundaries. This highlights God's sovereignty and perfect timing in His plans.

send men
The directive to "send men" underscores the importance of human agency in God's divine plan. While God could have acted independently, He chooses to involve people in His mission. This reflects the biblical principle that God often works through His followers to accomplish His purposes, emphasizing the partnership between the divine and human efforts in the spread of the Gospel.

to Joppa
Joppa, known today as Jaffa, was an ancient port city on the Mediterranean coast. Its mention here is significant as it was a gateway for trade and cultural exchange, symbolizing the opening of the Gospel to the Gentile world. Historically, Joppa was a place of transition and transformation, as seen in the account of Jonah, who attempted to flee from God's call from this very port.

to call for
The phrase "to call for" indicates a specific and intentional action. It suggests a personal invitation and a divine appointment. In the biblical context, calling often implies a summons to a higher purpose or mission, reflecting God's initiative in reaching out to individuals for His work.

a man named Simon
The identification of "a man named Simon" highlights the personal nature of God's call. Simon, also known as Peter, was a central figure in the early Church. His dual name reflects his transformation from a simple fisherman to a foundational apostle. This duality signifies the transformative power of Christ in a believer's life.

who is called Peter
The name "Peter," meaning "rock" in Greek, was given to Simon by Jesus (John 1:42). This name change signifies Peter's role as a foundational leader in the Church. It reflects the biblical theme of identity transformation through Christ, where individuals are called to live out their God-given purpose and identity. Peter's involvement in this narrative marks a significant step in the Church's mission to the Gentiles, fulfilling Jesus' command to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8).

(5, 6) Call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter.--The circumstances of the communication present, it is obvious, a striking parallelism with those attendant on the revelation to Ananias in Acts 9:10-17. To those who regard both narratives as fictitious, the resemblance will appear as characteristic of St. Luke's style as a writer. Admitting, however, the possibility of a divine guidance being given by a supernatural message, it will not seem strange to us, as has been said already, that it should in each case take the form which made it most effectual, giving directions as to names and places, and yet leaving something open as a test of faith.

Verse 5. - Fetch for call for, A.V.; one (in italics) for one (in roman), A.V. and T.R.; who is surnamed for whose surname is, A.V. Peter is always used by St. Luke, rather than Cephas.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Now
νῦν (nyn)
Adverb
Strong's 3568: A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.

send
πέμψον (pempson)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3992: To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth.

men
ἄνδρας (andras)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Joppa
Ἰόππην (Ioppēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2445: Joppa, a coast town of Judea, west-north-west of Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Joppe, a place in Palestine.

to call for
μετάπεμψαι (metapempsai)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3343: To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite.

a man [named]
τινα (tina)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

Simon
Σίμωνά (Simōna)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4613: Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.

who
ὃς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

is called
ἐπικαλεῖται (epikaleitai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1941: (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address.

Peter.
Πέτρος (Petros)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.


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