Acts 10:7

"He is staying with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the seaside."

Key Reflection

This statement underscores the humble and unprejudiced nature of Peter's dwelling—a tanner being considered an untouchable occupation in Jewish culture—highlighting God’s ability to work through unexpected settings and people, preparing the way for a significant divine revelation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 7. A devout soldier. A pious man. This is an instance of the effect of piety in a military officer. Few men have more influence; and in this case the effect was seen not only in the piety of his family, but of this attending soldier. Such men have usually been supposed to be far from the influence of religion; but this instance shows that even the labours and disadvantages of a camp are not necessarily hostile to the existence of piety. Comp. Lu 3:14. {+} "devout" "Pious" __________________________________________________________________

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