22. they said, Cornelius . . . a just man, &c.—fine testimony this from his own servants. of good report among all the nation of the Jews—specified, no doubt, to conciliate the favorable regard of the Jewish apostle. to hear words of thee—(See on Acts 10:1). read more
23. called them in and lodged them—thus partially anticipating this fellowship with Gentiles. Peter went . . . with them, and certain brethren—six in number ( :-). from Joppa—as witnesses of a transaction which Peter was prepared to believe pregnant with great consequences. read more
24. Cornelius . . . called together his kinsmen and near friends—implying that he had been long enough at Cæsarea to form relationships there and that he had intimate friends there whose presence he was not ashamed to invite to a religious meeting of the most solemn nature. read more
25-29. as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him—a mark of the highest respect. fell down at his feet, and worshipped him—In the East this way of showing respect was customary not only to kings, but to others occupying a superior station; but among the Greeks and Romans it was reserved for the gods. Peter, therefore, declines it as due to no mortal [GROTIUS]. "Those who claim to have succeeded Peter, have not imitated this part of his conduct" [ALFORD] (therein only verifying 2 Thessalonians... read more
28. Ye know it is . . . unlawful . . . for . . . a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation, &c.—There was no express prohibition to this effect, and to a Certain extent intercourse was certainly kept up. (See the Gospel history, towards the end). But intimate social fellowship was not practiced, as being adverse to the spirit of the law. read more
29. I ask therefore, &c.—The whole speech is full of dignity, the apostle seeing in the company before him a new brotherhood, into whose devout and inquiring minds he was divinely directed to pour the light of new truth. read more
30-33. Four days ago—the messengers being despatched on the first; on the second reaching Joppa (Acts 10:9); starting for Cæsarea on the third; and on the fourth arriving. read more
33. we are all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God—Beautiful expression of entire preparedness to receive the expected divine teaching through the lips of this heaven-commissioned teacher, and delightful encouragement to Peter to give free utterance to what was doubtless already on his lips! read more
34, 35. Peter opened his mouth—(See on :-). Of a truth I perceive—that is, "I have it now demonstrated before mine eyes." that God is no respecter of persons—Not, "I see there is no capricious favoritism with God," for Peter would never imagine such a thing; but (as the next clause shows), "I see that God has respect only to personal character and state in the acceptance of men, national and ecclesiastical distinctions being of no account." read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Acts 10:21
21. I am he whom ye seek—This seems to have been said without any communication being made to Peter regarding the men or their errand. read more