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Acts 10:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

While Peter was still processing what he'd just seen in his vision, the Spirit spoke up and said, 'Hey, there are three guys looking for you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God gives you the heads up right when you need it most.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Acts, Peter is staying in Joppa and has just received a vision from God that challenges traditional Jewish laws about clean and unclean foods, preparing him for God's broader plan to include Gentiles in the early church. This vision occurs as Cornelius, a Roman centurion, sends messengers to Peter after having his own angelic vision, marking a pivotal moment in the spread of Christianity beyond Jewish circles. While Peter is pondering the meaning of this vision, the Holy Spirit directly intervenes to guide him toward the arriving visitors.

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