Acts 10:23

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.”

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BSBPD

“So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Having called them in, therefore, he lodged them, and on the morrow Peter went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 10:23 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 19:2and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
  2. Genesis 24:31“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”
  3. Judges 19:19even though there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and bread and wine for me and the maidservant and young man with me. There is nothing that we, your servants, lack.”
  4. Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
  5. Acts 9:38Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples heard that Peter was there and sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.”
  6. Acts 9:42This became known all over Joppa, and many people believed in the Lord.
  7. Acts 10:29So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?”
  8. Acts 10:33So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”
  9. Acts 10:45All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
  10. Acts 11:12The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.
  11. 2 Corinthians 8:21For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
  12. Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
  13. 1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

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