Acts 10:18

18 They called out, asking if Simon who was known as Peter was staying there.

Acts 10:18 in Other Translations

18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

18 and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there.

18 they asked if a man named Simon Peter was staying there.

18 They called in, asking if there was a Simon, also called Peter, staying there.

18 They called out, asking if Simon, who was also named Peter, was lodging there.

Acts 10:18 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 10:18

And called, and asked
That is, they called to the people of the house, Simon's family; and in a civil and courteous manner asked them,

whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter;
which they said to distinguish him from Simon the master of the house, and as Cornelius was directed, and they were instructed by him: concerning him they inquired, whether he

were lodged there;
the Ethiopic version adds, without any foundation for it, "and the place where they called at was Peter's lodging room".

Acts 10:18 In-Context

16 This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.

17 While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon’s house was and stopped at the gate.

18 They called out, asking if Simon who was known as Peter was staying there.

19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are looking for you.

20 So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.”