KJV ORIGINAL
And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They called out and asked if Simon Peter was staying there.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the simplest questions lead to the biggest moments.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, chapter 10, Peter is staying at the house of Simon the tanner in Joppa, a coastal city in ancient Israel. Messengers sent by Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion and Gentile, arrive to inquire about Peter after Cornelius received a vision from God directing him to seek Peter's counsel. This event is part of a larger narrative where God is bridging the gap between Jews and Gentiles, preparing for the expansion of the early church.
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