Acts 11:11
New International Version
“Right then three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

New Living Translation
“Just then three men who had been sent from Caesarea arrived at the house where we were staying.

English Standard Version
And behold, at that very moment three men arrived at the house in which we were, sent to me from Caesarea.

Berean Standard Bible
Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

Berean Literal Bible
And behold, immediately three men having been sent to me from Caesarea stood at the house in which I was.

King James Bible
And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.

New King James Version
At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

New American Standard Bible
And behold, at that moment three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea came up to the house where we were staying.

NASB 1995
“And behold, at that moment three men appeared at the house in which we were staying, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

NASB 1977
“And behold, at that moment three men appeared before the house in which we were staying, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

Legacy Standard Bible
And behold, immediately three men appeared at the house in which we were, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

Amplified Bible
And right then the three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where we were staying.

Christian Standard Bible
At that very moment, three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where we were.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At that very moment, three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where we were.

American Standard Version
And behold, forthwith three men stood before the house in which we were, having been sent from Cæsarea unto me.

Contemporary English Version
Suddenly three men from Caesarea stood in front of the house where I was staying.

English Revised Version
And behold, forthwith three men stood before the house in which we were, having been sent from Caesarea unto me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"At that moment three men arrived at the house where we were staying. They had been sent from Caesarea to find me.

Good News Translation
At that very moment three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where I was staying.

International Standard Version
"At that very moment three men arrived at the house where we were staying. They had been sent to me from Caesarea.

Majority Standard Bible
Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

NET Bible
At that very moment, three men sent to me from Caesarea approached the house where we were staying.

New Heart English Bible
And look, immediately three men stood before the house where we were, having been sent from Caesarea to me.

Webster's Bible Translation
And behold, immediately there were three men already come to the house where I was, sent from Cesarea to me.

Weymouth New Testament
"Now at that very moment three men came to the house where we were, having been sent from Caesarea to find me.

World English Bible
Behold, immediately three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent from Caesarea to me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and behold, immediately, three men stood at the house in which I was, having been sent from Caesarea to me,

Berean Literal Bible
And behold, immediately three men having been sent to me from Caesarea stood at the house in which I was.

Young's Literal Translation
and, lo, immediately, three men stood at the house in which I was, having been sent from Caesarea unto me,

Smith's Literal Translation
And, behold, from this three men stood at the house in which I was, sent from Cesarea to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And behold, immediately there were three men come to the house wherein I was, sent to me from Caesarea.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And behold, immediately there were three men standing near the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

New American Bible
Just then three men appeared at the house where we were, who had been sent to me from Caesarea.

New Revised Standard Version
At that very moment three men, sent to me from Caesarea, arrived at the house where we were.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And in that very hour, three men who were sent to me by Cornelius from Cæs-are’a came and stood at the gate of the courtyard where I was staying.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
At that moment, three men who were sent to me from Cornelius of Qesaria came and stood at the gate of the courtyard where I was dwelling.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And behold, three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea, immediately came to the house where I was.

Godbey New Testament
And, behold, immediately three men were standing at the house in which we were, having been sent to me from Cornelius.

Haweis New Testament
And, lo! immediately three men stood before the house where I was, sent from Cæsarea unto me.

Mace New Testament
at that very instant three men, dispatch'd from Cesarea to me, were just arrived at the house, where I was.

Weymouth New Testament
"Now at that very moment three men came to the house where we were, having been sent from Caesarea to find me.

Worrell New Testament
And, behold, immediately there stood three men at the house in which we were, having been sent to me from Caesarea.

Worsley New Testament
And behold at that very time there came three men to the house where I was, sent from Cesarea to me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter's Report at Jerusalem
10This happened three times, and everything was drawn back up into heaven. 11 Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying. 12The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.…

Cross References
Acts 10:19-21
As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. / So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.” / So Peter went down to the men and said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?”

Acts 15:7-9
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. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

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 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 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 13:2-4
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. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Acts 22:17-21
Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ...

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.’

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 2:17-18
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.

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 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 28:28
Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”

Genesis 12:1-3
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”


Treasury of Scripture

And, behold, immediately there were three men already come to the house where I was, sent from Caesarea to me.

Acts 9:10-12
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord…

Acts 10:17,18
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, …

Exodus 4:14,27
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart…

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Acts 11
1. Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,
5. makes his defense;
18. which is accepted.
19. The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch,
22. Barnabas is sent to confirm them.
26. The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch.
27. They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine.














Right then
This phrase indicates the immediacy and divine timing of the events. In the Greek, the word used is "καὶ ἰδοὺ" (kai idou), which can be translated as "and behold" or "at that moment." This emphasizes the suddenness and the orchestrated nature of God's plan. It suggests that God's timing is perfect, and His interventions are precise, aligning with His divine purposes. This moment is a pivotal point in the narrative, highlighting the seamless transition from Peter's vision to the arrival of the men, underscoring the divine orchestration at work.

three men
The number three often holds significant symbolic meaning in the Bible, representing completeness or divine wholeness. In this context, the three men are messengers sent by Cornelius, a Gentile centurion, which is crucial for the unfolding of God's plan to extend the Gospel to the Gentiles. The presence of three men also serves as a confirmation of the vision Peter received, reinforcing the legitimacy and divine origin of the message they bring.

sent to me
The phrase "sent to me" underscores the divine initiative in the mission. The Greek word "ἀπεσταλμένοι" (apestalmenoi) is derived from "apostellō," meaning "to send forth." This is the same root used for "apostle," indicating a mission or commission. The men were not acting on their own accord but were sent by Cornelius under divine instruction, highlighting the theme of obedience to God's call and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.

from Caesarea
Caesarea was a significant city in the Roman Empire, serving as a hub of political and military power. It was a predominantly Gentile city, which is crucial to the narrative as it represents the broader reach of the Gospel beyond Jewish boundaries. The mention of Caesarea sets the stage for the inclusion of Gentiles into the early Christian community, marking a pivotal shift in the early Church's mission and understanding of God's salvation plan.

stopped at the house
The act of stopping at the house signifies the intersection of divine purpose with human action. The Greek word "ἐπέστησαν" (epestēsan) implies standing by or arriving at a place. This moment of arrival is not coincidental but divinely appointed, illustrating how God orchestrates events to fulfill His purposes. The house becomes a place of divine encounter and revelation, where God's message is about to be further unveiled.

where I was staying
This phrase indicates Peter's temporary residence, emphasizing the transient nature of his mission. The Greek word "ἤμην" (ēmēn) suggests a state of being or dwelling. Peter's stay at this house is not permanent, reflecting the missionary nature of the early Church. It also highlights the openness and readiness required to respond to God's call, as Peter is about to embark on a journey that will expand the reach of the Gospel to the Gentiles. This setting becomes a launching point for a significant shift in the early Christian mission.

Verse 11. - Forthwith for immediately, A.V.; three men stood before the house in which we were for there were three men already come unto the house where I was, A.V. and T.R.; having been sent for sent, A.V.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Just then,
ἰδοὺ (idou)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!

three
τρεῖς (treis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'.

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

sent
ἀπεσταλμένοι (apestalmenoi)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

to
πρός (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

me
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

Caesarea
Καισαρείας (Kaisareias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2542: From Kaisar; Caesaria, the name of two places in Palestine.

stopped
ἐπέστησαν (epestēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2186: To stand by, be urgent, befall one (as of evil), be at hand, impend. From epi and histemi; to stand upon, i.e. Be present.

at
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

house
οἰκίαν (oikian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3614: From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.

[where]
(hē)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

I was [staying].
ἦμεν (ēmen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.


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