Acts 11:13

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Él nos explicó cómo un ángel se le había aparecido en su casa, el cual le dijo: ‘Envía a alguien a Jope, y haz venir a Simón, también llamado Pedro,

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse describes a man who saw an angel telling him to send for Peter in Joppa. The angel instructed that Simon, also known as Peter, should be called.

Explicado para niños

Imagine if you had a dream where someone told you to go find your best friend at their house. That's kind of what happened here - a man saw something magical telling him to send for his friend Peter.

Contexto histórico

The book of Acts was written by Luke, likely around the late first century AD. It was intended for early Christians and Gentiles to understand the spread of Christianity. This event took place in a cultural setting where angels were seen as messengers from God.

Aplicación para hoy

When you receive clear instructions about something important, it's crucial to follow through. Just like this man sent for Peter after seeing the angel, we should also act on divine guidance or strong intuitions.

Temas

• guidance
• angels
• obedience
• missionary work
• divine intervention
• friendship

Versículos relacionados

• Genesis 24:7
• Exodus 3:10
• Luke 9:52
• Acts 8:26
• Acts 10:3

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Preguntas frecuentes

Why was Peter specifically named by the angel?

The angel named Peter because he had a specific role to play in the events that were unfolding, likely related to his mission as an apostle.

What can we learn about angels from this verse?

We can see that angels act as messengers and convey important instructions directly from God. They help guide people towards fulfilling their divine purposes.

How should believers respond to clear guidance like this?

Believers should listen carefully and act promptly on the guidance they receive, just as the man in the story acted quickly after seeing the angel.

What does this verse tell us about Peter's reputation among early Christians?

This verse suggests that Peter was well-known and respected enough for angels to direct people towards him when important actions needed to be taken.