Acts 10:20
New International Version
So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.”

New Living Translation
Get up, go downstairs, and go with them without hesitation. Don’t worry, for I have sent them.”

English Standard Version
Rise and go down and accompany them without hesitation, for I have sent them.”

Berean Standard Bible
So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

Berean Literal Bible
But having risen, go down and proceed with them, doubting nothing, because I have sent them."

King James Bible
Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

New King James Version
Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”

New American Standard Bible
But get up, go downstairs and accompany them without misgivings, for I have sent them Myself.”

NASB 1995
“But get up, go downstairs and accompany them without misgivings, for I have sent them Myself.”

NASB 1977
“But arise, go downstairs, and accompany them without misgivings; for I have sent them Myself.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But rise up, go down and accompany them without taking issue at all, for I have sent them Myself.”

Amplified Bible
Get up, go downstairs and go with them without hesitating or doubting, because I have sent them Myself.”

Christian Standard Bible
Get up, go downstairs, and go with them with no doubts at all, because I have sent them.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Get up, go downstairs, and accompany them with no doubts at all, because I have sent them.”

American Standard Version
But arise, and get thee down, and go with them, nothing doubting: for I have sent them.

Contemporary English Version
Hurry down and go with them. Don't worry, I sent them."

English Revised Version
But arise, and get thee down, and go with them, nothing doubting: for I have sent them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Get up, and go downstairs. Don't hesitate to go with these men. I have sent them."

Good News Translation
So get ready and go down, and do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them."

International Standard Version
Get up, go downstairs, and don't hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them."

Majority Standard Bible
So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.?

NET Bible
But get up, go down, and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them."

New Heart English Bible
But arise, get down, and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them."

Webster's Bible Translation
Arise therefore, and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

Weymouth New Testament
Rise, go down, and go with them without any misgivings; for it is I who have sent them to you."

World English Bible
But arise, get down, and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but having risen, go down and go on with them, doubting nothing, because I have sent them”;

Berean Literal Bible
But having risen, go down and proceed with them, doubting nothing, because I have sent them."

Young's Literal Translation
but having risen, go down and go on with them, nothing doubting, because I have sent them;'

Smith's Literal Translation
But thou having risen, come down, and go with them, discussing nothing; for I have sent them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Arise, therefore, get thee down and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, rise up, descend, and go with them, doubting nothing. For I have sent them.”

New American Bible
So get up, go downstairs, and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

New Revised Standard Version
Now get up, go down, and go with them without hesitation; for I have sent them.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Arise, go down, and go with them, without doubt in your mind: for I have sent them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Arise, go down and go with them, doubting nothing in your mind, because I am he who has sent them.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
arise then, and go down, and go with them without hesitation, for I have sent them.

Godbey New Testament
but rising up, come down, and go with them, doubting nothing: because I have sent them.

Haweis New Testament
Arise then, and go down, and go with them, entertaining no doubt, for I have sent them.

Mace New Testament
rise therefore, get thee down, and go with them, without hesitating: for I have sent them.

Weymouth New Testament
Rise, go down, and go with them without any misgivings; for it is I who have sent them to you."

Worrell New Testament
But, arising, go down, and journey with them, nothing doubting; because I have sent them."

Worsley New Testament
arise therefore and go down, and go along with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Called to Caesarea
19As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you. 20So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.” 21So Peter went down to the men and said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?”…

Cross References
Acts 11:12
The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Acts 15:7-9
After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.

Acts 16:9-10
During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Acts 8:29
The Spirit said to Philip, “Go over to that chariot and stay by it.”

Acts 13:2-4
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Acts 22:17-21
Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ...

Acts 9:10-11
In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered. / “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.

Acts 18:9-10
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.”

Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

Acts 26:19
So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

John 16:13
However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

Romans 8:14
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Galatians 1:15-16
But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,

1 Corinthians 2:12
We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.


Treasury of Scripture

Arise therefore, and get you down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

and get.

Acts 8:26
And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.

Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

Acts 15:7
And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

for.

Acts 9:17
And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Acts 13:4
So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

Isaiah 48:16
Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me.

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Acts 10
1. Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,
11. who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;
17. and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.
25. Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.
34. As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,
44. the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.














So get up!
This command is given to Peter in a vision, emphasizing the urgency and divine authority behind the instruction. It reflects a common biblical motif where God calls individuals to action, reminiscent of God's call to Abraham to leave his homeland (Genesis 12:1) and to Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 3:10). The imperative "get up" signifies a transition from contemplation to action, a theme prevalent in the New Testament as believers are often called to rise and follow Christ (Matthew 9:9).

Go downstairs
The instruction to "go downstairs" is literal, as Peter is on the rooftop praying. This detail highlights the physical setting of the narrative, which takes place in Joppa, a coastal city with multi-level homes typical of the period. The act of going downstairs symbolizes Peter's movement from a place of solitude and prayer to engagement with the world, reflecting the Christian call to balance spiritual devotion with active ministry.

and accompany them
Peter is instructed to accompany the men sent by Cornelius, a Roman centurion. This directive challenges Jewish customs of the time, as Jews typically avoided close association with Gentiles to maintain ritual purity. The command to accompany these Gentiles signifies a pivotal moment in the early church, foreshadowing the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith, as later affirmed in Acts 15 at the Jerusalem Council.

without hesitation
The phrase "without hesitation" underscores the importance of obedience to God's will, even when it defies cultural norms or personal prejudices. This mirrors the call to unwavering faith seen in the lives of biblical figures like Noah, who built the ark despite societal ridicule (Hebrews 11:7), and Abraham, who was willing to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:2-3). It also prefigures Peter's later defense of his actions in Acts 11:12, where he recounts the Spirit's instruction to go without misgivings.

because I have sent them.
This phrase reveals the divine orchestration behind the encounter, affirming that the men were sent by God, not merely by Cornelius. It highlights the sovereignty of God in guiding the spread of the Gospel, as seen throughout Acts. This divine sending echoes the mission of Jesus, who was sent by the Father (John 20:21), and the apostles, who are sent into the world (Matthew 28:19-20). It underscores the theme of divine mission and the unfolding plan of salvation that includes all nations, fulfilling the promise to Abraham that all peoples on earth will be blessed through him (Genesis 12:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
One of Jesus' apostles, known for his leadership in the early church. At this point, Peter is staying in Joppa at the house of Simon the tanner.

2. Cornelius
A Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea, described as a God-fearing man who receives a vision from an angel instructing him to send for Peter.

3. Joppa
A coastal city where Peter is staying. It is significant as the place where Peter receives the vision that challenges Jewish dietary laws and prepares him for the mission to the Gentiles.

4. Caesarea
The city where Cornelius resides. It is a significant location as a center of Roman administration and a place where the Gospel begins to spread to the Gentiles.

5. The Holy Spirit
The divine presence guiding Peter, indicating that the mission to the Gentiles is ordained by God.
Teaching Points
Obedience to Divine Guidance
Peter's immediate response to the Spirit's command highlights the importance of obedience to God's direction, even when it challenges our preconceptions.

Breaking Down Barriers
The passage encourages believers to reach beyond cultural and social barriers, reflecting God's inclusive love.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
Trust that God orchestrates events and encounters for His purposes, as seen in the divine arrangement of Peter meeting Cornelius.

Courage in Faith
Stepping out in faith, as Peter did, requires courage, especially when it involves crossing traditional boundaries.

The Role of the Holy Spirit
Recognize the Holy Spirit's role in guiding and empowering believers to fulfill God's mission.(20) Go with them, doubting nothing.--The command was specially addressed to the perplexed questionings of the disciple. For a time he was to walk, as it were, blindfold, but trusting in the full assurance of faith in the Hand that was guiding him. As once before (John 13:7), he knew not yet what his Lord was doing, but was to know hereafter. He and the messengers from Cornelius were alike acting on the promptings of the Divine Spirit.

Verse 20. - But arise for arise therefore, A.V.; nothing doubting for doubting nothing, A.V. But arise. The but answers the unexpressed idea - Do not hesitate, do not delay, but go at once. For I have sent them. This is one of the many passages which distinctly mark the personality of the Holy Spirit (comp. Acts 8:29; Acts 13:2; Acts 20:28, etc.). Here, too, we may notice the working of God's providence, under whose direction Peter's thoughts and Cornelius's message meet at the same point, like men working from opposite ends of a tunnel and meeting at the same spot.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Get up!
ἀναστὰς (anastas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

Go downstairs
κατάβηθι (katabēthi)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2597: To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

accompany
πορεύου (poreuou)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die.

them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

without
μηδὲν (mēden)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3367: No one, none, nothing.

hesitation,
διακρινόμενος (diakrinomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1252: From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.

because
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

I
ἐγὼ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

have sent
ἀπέσταλκα (apestalka)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

them.”
αὐτούς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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