Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Derfor kom jeg uten innvending så snart jeg ble sendt bud på. Så nå spør jeg: Kornelius, hva er grunnen til at du har sendt bud på meg?» Kornelius svarte: «For fire dager siden, på samme tid som nå, var jeg i faste og bønn. Klokken var omtrent tre på ettermiddagen, og jeg var i bønn her hjemme. Da sto plutselig en mann foran meg i skinnende klær. Og han sa til meg: «Kornelius, bønnene dine er blitt hørt, og Gud har sett de gavene du har gitt i barmhjertighet. Send derfor bud til Joppe og be Simon Peter komme hit. Han bor i huset til håndverkeren Simon, nede ved havet. Når han kommer, har han noe å si deg.» Derfor sendte jeg straks bud på deg, og jeg er veldig glad for at du kom. Nå er vi alle samlet her for å høre alt det som Gud vil at du skal si til oss.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Acts chapter 10, Peter is speaking to Cornelius and explains that he came without hesitation when summoned because he believes in obeying God's call. He asks Cornelius about the reason for his summons.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend called you over to their house right away because they needed help with something important. You'd want to know what it was, right? That's kind of like what Peter is saying here—he came quickly when he was invited and now he wants to know why Cornelius asked him over.
Historical Background
The book of Acts was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, around 60-80 AD. This passage takes place in the early days of Christianity as it begins to spread beyond Jewish communities into Gentile territories. The cultural setting is one where Jews had strict dietary laws and did not typically interact with non-Jews.
Living It Out Today
Consider a scenario where you receive an unexpected invitation from someone outside your usual social circle. Just like Peter, who was willing to meet Cornelius despite the societal norms against such interactions, we can choose to embrace opportunities for connection and dialogue that may challenge our preconceived notions or comfort zones.
Peter, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, is speaking to Cornelius and explaining his immediate response to being summoned.
What does 'without gainsaying' mean?
'Without gainsaying' means without hesitation or refusal. It indicates Peter's willingness to respond promptly to God’s call through Cornelius.
Why is this verse significant in the history of Christianity?
This verse highlights a pivotal moment when boundaries between Jews and Gentiles began to dissolve, paving the way for a more inclusive Christian community.
How can we relate Acts 10:29 to modern interfaith relations?
We can see this as an example of how reaching out across religious lines can lead to deeper understanding and cooperation, similar to Peter's willingness to meet Cornelius despite societal norms.