Acts 10:5

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

وَٱلْآنَ أَرْسِلْ إِلَى يَافَا رِجَالًا وَٱسْتَدْعِ سِمْعَانَ ٱلْمُلَقَّبَ بُطْرُسَ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, an angel tells a man named Cornelius to send people to Joppa and find someone called Simon Peter. The key message is about receiving divine instructions to seek out God's messengers.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and your friend knows where the best hiding spot is. Your mom tells you to go find that friend for help. In this story, Cornelius gets a message from an angel telling him to look for Simon Peter because he has important things to share.

Historical Background

The Book of Acts was written by Luke around AD 60-80, aimed at Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians living in the Roman Empire. It describes how Christianity spread beyond its Jewish roots and into the broader Greco-Roman world.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us to follow divine guidance, even if it means stepping out of our comfort zones. For example, a person might be encouraged by their faith community to reach out to someone they fear or don't understand well.

Topics

• faith
• obedience
• salvation
• divine guidance
• Christian missions
• conversion

Related Verses

• Matthew 16:17
• Galatians 2:8
• Acts 9:34
• Luke 24:34
• John 1:42

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Acts 10:5?

An angel of the Lord speaks to Cornelius, instructing him to send men to find Simon Peter.

What was Cornelius's role in early Christianity?

Cornelius was a Gentile centurion who became one of the first non-Jewish converts to Christianity after receiving a vision and hearing Peter's message.

How does Acts 10:5 relate to divine guidance?

This verse shows how God uses specific instructions to guide people, like Cornelius, towards salvation through His chosen messengers such as Peter.

Why is Simon Peter important in this context?

Peter was a key apostle and one of the first leaders of the Christian church. The angel directs Cornelius to him because Peter has the message that can lead to salvation for all people, including Gentiles.