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Mark Dunagan Commentaries

Acts 10:23

"So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him" "The messengers have traveled almost round the clock. After part of. day's and full night's rest, they will be ready to make the return trip" (Reese p. 389). "In view of the novelty of his mission, he acted wisely in taking some Christians of Joppa with him--six in number, as he himself reports in Ch. Acts 11:12" (Bruce pp. 221-222). "Knowing the animosity that strict Jews have about such close association with Gentiles, Peter figures it would be. good thing to take some witnesses along" (Reese p. 390).

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  • Wells of Living Water Commentary

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