Acts 10:19

19 Peter was still trying to understand what the vision meant, when the Spirit said, "Listen! Three men are here looking for you.

Acts 10:19 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 19 While Peter thought on the vision
Which greatly amused him, affected his mind, and employed his thoughts what should be the meaning and design of it:

the Spirit said unto him;
the holy Spirit of God, either by an articulate voice, or by making an impulse on his mind;

behold, three men seek thee;
the Arabic version leaves out the word "three": the Spirit of God is omniscient, and knows all things; if the deep things of God, then much more man, and the things of man.

Acts 10:19 In-Context

17 While Peter was wondering about the meaning of this vision, the men sent by Cornelius had learned where Simon's house was, and they were now standing in front of the gate.
18 They called out and asked, "Is there a guest here by the name of Simon Peter?"
19 Peter was still trying to understand what the vision meant, when the Spirit said, "Listen! Three men are here looking for you.
20 So get ready and go down, and do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them."
21 So Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the man you are looking for. Why have you come?"

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Three; [some manuscripts have] Some; [one manuscript has] Two.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.