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Now on the next day, as they were on their journey, and got close to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, at about noon.
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The Discipline of Prayer
Commentators note that Peter went to the housetop for solitude to pray at noon, a customary time for devout Jews and early Christians. This act highlights the value of spiritual discipline. Scholars like Calvin suggest that while we aren't bound to specific hours, setting aside dedicated times and places for prayer is a practical aid that helps us prioritize communication with God amidst life's distractions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Peter went up, etc. The small room in the second story, or on the roof of the house, was the usual place for retirement and prayer (see Ba…
On the morrow (τη επαυριον). Locative case of article with the compound adverb (ημερα day being understood), the second day after …
19th Century
Anglican
As they went on their journey . . .—The distance from Caesarea to Joppa was about thirty Roman miles.
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Though Peter was not by training or inclination an overly scrupulous Jew, and though as a Christian his inherited prejudices were wearing thin, he …
16th Century
Protestant
On the morrow, as they journeyed. Just as Luke declared that Cornelius was admonished by a divine message to send for Peter, so now he rec…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
On the morrow, as they went on their journey From Caesarea to Joppa; Joppa is said to be six and thirty miles distan…
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The prejudices of Peter against the Gentiles would have prevented his going to Cornelius, unless the Lord had prepared him for this service. To tel…
