Acts 10:42 NIV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 10:34-43

Peter’s message to Cornelius 10:34-43Peter’s sermon on this occasion is the first sermon in Acts addressed to a Gentile audience (cf. Acts 14:15-17; Acts 17:22-31). It is quite similar to the ones Peter preached in Acts 2:14-40 and Acts 3:11-26 except that this one has more information about Jesus’ pre-crucifixion ministry. This emphasis was appropriate since Peter was addressing Gentiles who would have known less about Jesus’ ministry than the Jews did. Also this speech contains no quotations... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Acts 10:42-43

Peter referred to the Great Commission, which Jesus gave his disciples after His resurrection (Acts 10:41), in Acts 10:42."This entire experience is an illustration of the commission of Matthew 28:19-20. Peter went where God sent him and made disciples (’teach’) of the Gentiles. Then he baptized them and taught them the Word." [Note: Wiersbe, 1:447.] Jesus Christ will one day judge all people as forgiven or not forgiven (cf. Acts 17:31). To be forgiven one must "believe in Him" (cf. Acts 5:14;... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 10:1-48

Peter and the Gentiles1-48. Conversion of Cornelius. The baptism of Cornelius was an event of farreaching importance, and is, therefore, described by St. Luke in great detail. If it was not the first actual baptism of a Gentile (see Acts 8:38), it was, at any rate, the first such baptism which was publicly acknowledged. The historical character of the incident has been called in question because St. Peter in Galatians is represented as opposing St. Paul on the Gentile question (Galatians... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Acts 10:42

(42) And he commanded us to preach unto the people. No such command is found in terms in the Gospel narratives of the words of the risen Lord, but it is partly implied in Matthew 28:18-20, and is covered by the general teaching as to the things of the kingdom of God in Acts 1:3. It is interesting to note that St. Peter and St. Paul agree in thus connecting the Resurrection with the assurance that He who had risen was to be the future Judge of all men. (Comp. Acts 17:31.)Which was ordained.—More... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Acts 10:1-48

Almsgiving Acts 10:4 Sermons on almsgiving aim at setting forth the rationale of giving to God; and they are not so frequent as they ought to be, considering the prominence given to the subject in Holy Scripture; because (a) they are unpopular. People who never forget themselves are apt to do so when asked for money. (b) There is a dread lest by preaching upon almsgiving the preacher should not appear to be preaching the Gospel; lest He should seem to attribute efficacy to something else... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Acts 10:1-48

CHAPTER 10 1. Cornelius of Caesarea and his Preparation (Acts 10:1-8 ). 2. The Trance-vision of Peter (Acts 10:9-16 ). 3. Peter with Cornelius at Caesarea (Acts 10:17-33 ). 4. Peter Preaching to the Gentiles (Acts 10:34-43 ). 5. The Interrupted Message (Acts 10:44-48 ). The ending of the preceding chapter tells us that Peter tarried in Joppa in the house of Simon the tanner. Was he breaking with his Jewish law and customs? Tanning as a trade was considered unclean by the Jews. In... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 10:1-48

Gentiles also must now hear the gospel. The heart of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, had been already prepared by God, having a wholesome, genuine fear of God that proved itself in kind works toward the Jewish people, a man of consistent prayer. Though the apostles had been told to go to Gentiles (Luke 24:47), it was no easy matter for them to begin this, and God gave two visions, confirmatory of one another, to persuade Peter to go. Cornelius was given a vision of an angel, who told him his... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Acts 10:1-48

DOOR OPENED TO GENTILES The closing of chapter 9 shows Peter on a tour of visitation, and the instrument of two great miracles, it being significant that the greater of the two was in answer to prayer (Acts 9:40 ). Almost all the commentators regard these miracles as having a bearing on the crisis of the church recorded in the next chapter. In that chapter Peter is again to use the “keys,” this time in opening the door of the gospel to the Gentiles. Indeed, since the occupation of a tanner... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Acts 10:1-48

Chapter 28 Prayer Almighty God, thou hast shewn us great and marvellous things in thy Word today. We have read a noble Psalm, and have heard of One who shall come down like rain upon the mown grass and as showers that water the earth We have heard of One coming who shall save the poor and the needy, and be the helper of him that hath no friend. Our hearts have risen to this sublime music, and our expectation has heightened as we have looked for him in whom all nations shall be blessed. Behold,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Acts 10:34-43

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: (35) But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. (36) The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) (37) That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; (38) How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy... read more