John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 10:18
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. Ver. 18. And called and asked ] Whether death will use so much manners as these did, viz. to call and ask for us, or ever he seizeth us, it is uncertain. Senibus mors in ianuis, adolescentibus in insidiis, saith Bernard. The young man hath death at his back, the old man before his eyes, saith Aquinas. And that is the more dangerous enemy that pursueth thee, than that which marcheth up toward thy face. Be... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Acts 10:17
17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate, Ver. 17. Stood before the gate ] They pressed not in till licensed; they knew that Jews would not easily converse with them being Gentiles. This was their modesty, not often seen in soldiers. read more