²³ So he took them in for the night. And the day after, he went with them, taking some of the brothers from Joppa with him.

¹² And the Spirit gave me orders to go with them, doubting nothing. And these six brothers came with me; and we went into that man's house:

⁴⁵ And the Jews of the faith, who had come with Peter, were full of wonder, because the Holy Spirit was given to the Gentiles,

⁹ Keep open house for all with a glad heart;

² Take care to keep open house: because in this way some have had angels as their guests, without being conscious of it.

²¹ For the business has been so ordered by us as to have the approval, not only of the Lord, but of men.

³³ So, straight away, I sent for you; and you have done well to come. And now, we are all present before God, ready to give attention to all the things which the Lord has given you to say.

²⁹ And so I came without question, when I was sent for. What then is your purpose in sending for me?

⁴² And news of it went all through Joppa, and a number of people had faith in the Lord.

³⁸ And because Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having knowledge that Peter was there, sent two men to him, requesting him to come to them straight away.

¹⁰ Whatever comes to your hand to do with all your power, do it because there is no work, or thought, or knowledge, or wisdom in the place of the dead to which you are going.

¹⁹ But we have dry grass and food for our asses, as well as bread and wine for me, and for the woman, and for the young man with us: we have no need of anything.

²⁰ And the old man said, Peace be with you; let all your needs be my care; only do not take your rest in the street.

²¹ So he took them into his house and gave the asses food; and after washing their feet they took food and drink.

³¹ And he said to him, Come in, you on whom is the blessing of the Lord; why are you waiting outside? for I have made the house ready for you, and a place for the camels.

³² Then the man came into the house, and Laban took their cords off the camels and gave them dry grass and food, and he gave to him and the men who were with him water for washing their feet.

² And he said, My masters, come now into your servant's house and take your rest there for the night, and let your feet be washed; and early in the morning you may go on your way. And they said, Not so, but we will take our night's rest in the street.

³ But he made his request more strongly, so they went with him into his house; and he got food ready for them, and made unleavened bread, of which they took.