Acts 9:38
“And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there , they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Peter arose and went with them,.... After the messengers had delivered their message, and made their request to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Was neigh to Joppa - See the notes on Act 9:32. They sent unto him ... - Why they sent is not affirmed. It is probable…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Sent unto him - desiring - that he would not delay to come - Tabitha died at Joppa, and Peter was at Lydda, about four…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 9:36-43
Here we have another miracle wrought by Peter, for the confirming of the gospel, and which exceeded the former - the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
desiring him that he would not delay to come to them The best MSS. give a more graphic form to the sentence by the use…