Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
So Peter invited them in and let them stay the night. The next morning, he left with them, and some of the believers from Joppa came along too.
Sometimes God's calling means packing up and going somewhere new with people you just met.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Acts, this verse follows Peter's vision from God that challenged traditional Jewish purity laws, indicating that the Gospel was meant for all people, including Gentiles. Peter, a Jewish apostle, then welcomes messengers from Cornelius, a Roman centurion, into his home, which was a radical act given the cultural barriers between Jews and Gentiles at the time. This event leads to Peter traveling to Caesarea with some believers from Joppa to share the message of Christ, marking a pivotal moment in the early church's expansion.
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