Acts 11:12
New International Version
The Spirit told me to have no hesitation about going with them. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s house.

New Living Translation
The Holy Spirit told me to go with them and not to worry that they were Gentiles. These six brothers here accompanied me, and we soon entered the home of the man who had sent for us.

English Standard Version
And the Spirit told me to go with them, making no distinction. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house.

Berean Standard Bible
The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Berean Literal Bible
Now the Spirit told me to go with them, not having discriminated. Now these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the man's house,

King James Bible
And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:

New King James Version
Then the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house.

New American Standard Bible
And the Spirit told me to go with them without misgivings. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s house.

NASB 1995
“The Spirit told me to go with them without misgivings. These six brethren also went with me and we entered the man’s house.

NASB 1977
“And the Spirit told me to go with them without misgivings. And these six brethren also went with me, and we entered the man’s house.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the Spirit told me to go with them without taking issue at all. These six brothers also went with me and we entered the man’s house.

Amplified Bible
The Spirit told me to go with them without the slightest hesitation. So these six brothers also went with me and we went to the man’s house.

Christian Standard Bible
The Spirit told me to accompany them with no doubts at all. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we went into the man’s house.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the Spirit told me to accompany them with no doubts at all. These six brothers accompanied me, and we went into the man’s house.

American Standard Version
And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no distinction. And these six brethren also accompanied me; and we entered into the man's house:

Contemporary English Version
The Holy Spirit told me to go with them and not to worry. Then six of the Lord's followers went with me to the home of a man

English Revised Version
And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no distinction. And these six brethren also accompanied me; and we entered into the man's house:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Spirit told me to go with them without any hesitation. Six believers [from Joppa] went with me, and we visited Cornelius' home.

Good News Translation
The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitation. These six fellow believers from Joppa accompanied me to Caesarea, and we all went into the house of Cornelius.

International Standard Version
The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitating. These six brothers went with me, too, and we entered the house of the man from Caesarea.

Majority Standard Bible
The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man?s home.

NET Bible
The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man's house.

New Heart English Bible
The Spirit told me to go with them, without discriminating. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover, these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:

Weymouth New Testament
And the Spirit told me to accompany them without any misgivings. There also went with me these six brethren who are now present, and we reached the Centurion's house.

World English Bible
The Spirit told me to go with them without discriminating. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Spirit said to me to go with them, doubting nothing, and these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the house of the man,

Berean Literal Bible
Now the Spirit told me to go with them, not having discriminated. Now these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the man's house,

Young's Literal Translation
and the Spirit said to me to go with them, nothing doubting, and these six brethren also went with me, and we did enter into the house of the man,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the spirit said to me to come with them, discussing nothing. And these six brethren came also with me, and we came to the man's house:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Spirit said to me, that I should go with them, nothing doubting. And these six brethren went with me also: and we entered into the man's house.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the Spirit told me that I should go with them, doubting nothing. And these six brothers went with me also. And we entered into the house of the man.

New American Bible
The Spirit told me to accompany them without discriminating. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s house.

New Revised Standard Version
The Spirit told me to go with them and not to make a distinction between them and us. These six brothers also accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the spirit said to me, Go with them, doubting nothing. And these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man’s house.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And The Spirit said to me, 'Go with them without doubting.' And these six brothers also came with me and we entered the man's house.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the Spirit commanded me to go with them without hesitation. And these six brethren accompanied me. And we entered the man's house:

Godbey New Testament
And the Spirit said to me, to go with them, doubting nothing. And these six brethren went along with me, and we entered into the house of the man.

Haweis New Testament
And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no hesitation. But with me went also these six brethren, and we entered into the man?s house:

Mace New Testament
and the spirit bid me make no difficulty of going with them, these six brethren accompany'd me, and we went together to the man's house.

Weymouth New Testament
And the Spirit told me to accompany them without any misgivings. There also went with me these six brethren who are now present, and we reached the Centurion's house.

Worrell New Testament
And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. And these six brethren also went with me; and we entered into the man's house.

Worsley New Testament
And the Spirit ordered me to go with them, doubting nothing. And these six brethren also came with me, and we entred into the man's house;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter's Report at Jerusalem
11Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying. 12 The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home. 13He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.…

Cross References
Acts 10:19-20
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.”

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 8:29
The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.”

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 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 9:10-11
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.

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 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 5:32
We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

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 20:22-23
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me.

Acts 21:4
We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.

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.’

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.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brothers accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:

the Spirit.

Acts 8:29
Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

Acts 10:19,20
While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee…

Acts 13:2,4
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them…

nothing.

Matthew 1:20
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

these.

Acts 10:23,45
Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him…

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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.














The Spirit told me
This phrase indicates divine guidance and revelation. In the original Greek, "the Spirit" is "τὸ Πνεῦμα" (to Pneuma), referring to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit's role in the early church was crucial, guiding and empowering believers. This divine communication underscores the personal relationship between God and His followers, emphasizing that God actively leads His people. Historically, this reflects the early church's reliance on the Holy Spirit for direction, especially in matters that challenged existing Jewish customs.

to accompany them
The Greek word for "accompany" is "συνελθεῖν" (synelein), which means to come together or to go with. This implies a sense of unity and obedience to God's command. Peter's willingness to accompany the men sent by Cornelius demonstrates his openness to God's leading, even when it meant stepping outside traditional Jewish boundaries. This act of accompanying signifies the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles, a pivotal moment in the spread of the Gospel.

without hesitation
The phrase "without hesitation" is translated from the Greek "μηδὲν διακρίναντα" (meden diakrinanta), meaning without doubting or disputing. This highlights Peter's immediate obedience to the Holy Spirit's instruction. In a historical context, this is significant because it shows Peter's growth in faith and understanding of God's inclusive plan for salvation. It serves as an example for believers to trust and act on God's guidance without doubt or delay.

These six brothers
The mention of "six brothers" refers to the Jewish believers who accompanied Peter to Cornelius's house. In Jewish tradition, the testimony of two or three witnesses was required to establish a matter (Deuteronomy 19:15). By taking six witnesses, Peter ensured that the event was beyond dispute. This detail underscores the importance of accountability and communal witness in the early church, reinforcing the legitimacy of the Gentile conversion.

also went with me
This phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of Peter's journey. The Greek "συνηλθον" (synelethon) suggests a joint action, highlighting the unity and shared mission among the early believers. This collective movement towards Cornelius's house symbolizes the church's expanding mission and the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers. It reflects the early church's commitment to spreading the Gospel to all nations, as commanded by Christ.

and we entered the man’s house
Entering a Gentile's house was a significant step for a Jewish believer, as it went against traditional Jewish customs. The Greek "εἰσῆλθον" (eiselthon) means to go into or enter. This act of entering Cornelius's house represents a pivotal moment in the early church, where the Gospel began to transcend cultural and religious boundaries. It signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed (Genesis 22:18), highlighting the universal scope of the Gospel message.

(12) The spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting.--The Greek verb has a special force as being the same as that for "contended" in Acts 11:2. Peter, guided by the Spirit, raised no debate such as they were raising.

Verse 12. - Making no distinction for nothing doubting, A.V. and T.R.; and.., also for moreover, A.V. Making no distinction. The reading adopted here in the R.T. is διακρίναντα instead of διακρινόμενον in the T.R. The verb διακρίνειν in the active voice means to "make a distinction" or "difference" between one and another, as in Acts 15:9. But in the middle voice διακρίνεσθαι means "to doubt" or "hesitate," as in Acts 10:20. It seems highly improbable that the two passages, which ought to be identical, should thus differ, while employing the very same verb. Some manuscripts, which Afford follows, omit the clause μηδὲν διακρινόμενον altogether. These six brethren; showing that Peter had brought the brethren from Joppa (now specified as six) with him to Jerusalem to substantiate his account; a plain indication that he anticipated some opposition.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Spirit
Πνεῦμά (Pneuma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

told
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

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

to accompany
συνελθεῖν (synelthein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4905: From sun and erchomai; to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or, cohabit.

them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

without
μηδὲν (mēden)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3367: No one, none, nothing.

hesitation.
διακρίναντα (diakrinanta)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1252: From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.

These
οὗτοι (houtoi)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

six
ἓξ (hex)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1803: Six. A primary numeral; six.

brothers
ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

also
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

went
ἦλθον (ēlthon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

with
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

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

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

we entered
εἰσήλθομεν (eisēlthomen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.

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

man’s
ἀνδρός (andros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

home.
οἶκον (oikon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.


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