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Acts 10:29

Obedience

27 As Peter talked with him, he went inside and found many people gathered together.

28 He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.

So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?”

30 Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me

31 and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?”
KJV
Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
WEB
Therefore I also came without complaint when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?”
ASV
wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.
DARBY
Wherefore also, having been sent for, I came without saying anything against it. I inquire therefore for what reason ye have sent for me.
BLB
Therefore also without objection I came, having been summoned. I ask, therefore for what reason did you⁺ summon me?”
ÅB
derfor kom jeg også uten innvending da jeg ble budsendt. Jeg spør altså: Av hva årsak sendte dere bud etter meg?
OTB
Så da jeg ble sendt etter, kom jeg uten å reise noen innvendinger. Kan jeg spørre hva grunnen er til at dere sendte etter meg?"
B1930
derfor kom jeg også uten innvending da jeg blev budsendt. Jeg spør altså: Av hvad årsak sendte I bud efter mig?

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Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 119:60

    I hurried without hesitating to keep Your commandments.

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  • 1 Peter 3:15

    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

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  • Acts 10:19–20

    As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.

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