And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Was waiting (ην προσδοκων). Periphrastic imperfect active, in eager expectation and hope, directing the mind (δοκαω) towards (προς…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

His kinsman. His relatives, or the connections of his family. A man may often do vast good by calling his relatives and friends to hear th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

His relatives and close friends.—These, we may well believe, were, like the soldiers and slaves under his comman…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

(21–23a) In response to the Spirit’s urging, and probably by means of an outside stairway, Peter went down to meet the messengers. After he identif…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The day following he went forth. It would seem that they arrived a little before night because they were not yet in the city at noon, and …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea
So that they were one day, and part of another, on their journey:

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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