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And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That Peter entered (του εισελθειν τον Πετρον). This is a difficult construction, for the subject of εγενετο (it happened) has to b…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Fell down at his feet. This was an act of profound regard for him as an ambassador of God. In Eastern countries, it was customary to prost…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.—The attitude was the most extreme form of Eastern homage. So Jairus had bowed down befo…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

As Peter was brought into the centurion’s home past the gatehouse and then into the courtyard, Cornelius came from his living quarters to meet him.…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Falling down at his feet, he worshipped. Here is the word προσεκυνησεν, which signifies to testify honor or worship, either by bowing the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And as Peter was coming in
Not into the city of Caesarea, for his entrance there is mentioned before, but into the h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When we see our call to any service as clear, we should not be perplexed by doubts and scruples arising from prejudices or former ideas.

Cor…

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