6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

Other Translations of Acts 10:6

New International Version

6 He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea."

English Standard Version

6 He is lodging with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea."

The Message

6 He is staying with Simon the Tanner, whose house is down by the sea."

New King James Version

6 He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do."

New Living Translation

6 He is staying with Simon, a tanner who lives near the seashore."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Acts 10:6

Commentary on Acts 10:1-8

(Read Acts 10:1-8)

Hitherto none had been baptized into the Christian church but Jews, Samaritans, and those converts who had been circumcised and observed the ceremonial law; but now the Gentiles were to be called to partake all the privileges of God's people, without first becoming Jews. Pure and undefiled religion is sometimes found where we least expect it. Wherever the fear of God rules in the heart, it will appear both in works of charity and of piety, neither will excuse from the other. Doubtless Cornelius had true faith in God's word, as far as he understood it, though not as yet clear faith in Christ. This was the work of the Spirit of God, through the mediation of Jesus, even before Cornelius knew him, as is the case with us all when we, who before were dead in sin, are made alive. Through Christ also his prayers and alms were accepted, which otherwise would have been rejected. Without dispute or delay Cornelius was obedient to the heavenly vision. In the affairs of our souls, let us not lose time.