G4074G–Πέτρος–Petros

While Peter was greatly perplexed as to the meaning of the vision which he had seen, just then the men sent by Cornelius, having by inquiry found out Simon's house,

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

had come to the door and had called the servant, and were asking, "Is Simon, surnamed Peter, staying here?"

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

And Peter was still earnestly thinking over the vision, when the Spirit said to him, "Three men are now inquiring for you.

Πέτρου Petrou “Peter”

So Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the Simon you are inquiring for. What is the reason of your coming?"

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

Upon hearing this, Peter invited them in, and gave them a lodging. The next day he set out with them, some of the brethren from Jaffa going with him,

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him, and threw himself at his feet to do him homage.

Πέτρον, Petron “Peter,”

But Peter lifted him up. "Stand up," he said; "I myself also am but a man."

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

Send therefore to Jaffa, and invite Simon, surnamed Peter, to come here. He is staying as a guest in the house of Simon, a tanner, close to the sea.'

Πέτρος· Petros “Peter;”

Then Peter began to speak. "I clearly see," he said, "that God makes no distinctions between one man and another;

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

While Peter was speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the Message.

Πέτρου Petrou “Peter”

And all the Jewish believers who had come with Peter were astonished that on the Gentiles also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out.

Πέτρῳ, Petrō “Peter,”

For they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling the majesty of God. Then Peter said,

Πέτρος· Petros “Peter;”

and, when Peter returned to Jerusalem, the champions of circumcision found fault with him.

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

Peter, however, explained the whole matter to them from the beginning.

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

I also heard a voice saying to me, "`Rise, Peter, kill and eat.'

Πέτρε, Petre “Peter,”

Then he described to us how he had seen the angel come and enter his house and say, "`Send to Jaffa and fetch Simon, surnamed Peter.

Πέτρον, Petron “Peter,”

Finding that this gratified the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also; these being the days of Unleavened Bread.

Πέτρον, Petron “Peter —”

So Peter was kept in prison; but long and fervent prayer was offered to God by the Church on his behalf.

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

Now when Herod was on the point of taking him out of prison, that very night Peter was asleep between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and guards were on duty outside the door.

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell; and, striking Peter on the side, he woke him and said, "Rise quickly." Instantly the chains dropped off his wrists.

Πέτρου Petrou “of Peter”

Peter coming to himself said, "Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel and has rescued me from the power of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were anticipating."

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

and recognizing Peter's voice, for very joy she did not open the door, but ran in and told them that Peter was standing there.

Πέτρου Petrou “of Peter”Πέτρον Petron “Peter”

Meanwhile Peter went on knocking, until at last they opened the door and saw that it was really he, and were filled with amazement.

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

When morning came, there was no little commotion among the soldiers, as to what could possibly have become of Peter.

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”

and after there had been a long discussion Peter rose to his feet. "It is within your own knowledge," he said, "that God originally made choice among you that from my lips the Gentiles were to hear the Message of the Good News, and believe.

Πέτρος Petros “Peter”