Bible Compass
Log inGet started
Back to the chapter

Acts 10:29

Obedience

27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

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?

30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

Read the whole chapter

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.

Compare

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?

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references