And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
He told us about this angel who literally showed up at his house and said, 'Send some people to Joppa to get Simon, you know, the one they call Peter.'
Sometimes God sends the clearest directions through the most unexpected messengers.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, this verse occurs as Peter recounts the events to Jewish believers in Jerusalem, explaining why he visited a Gentile named Cornelius. Cornelius, a Roman centurion who feared God, had a vision of an angel in his home directing him to send for Peter in Joppa, which was part of God's plan to spread the Gospel to non-Jews. This moment marked a key step in the early church's growth, showing how the Holy Spirit bridged divides between Jews and Gentiles.
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