Act 11:13 | RWP | e4.org | Standing and saying ( σταθεντα κα ειποντα ). More precisely, "stand and say" (punctiliar act, first aorist passive and second aorist active participles). Fetch Simon ( μεταπεμψα Σιμωνα ). First aorist middle imperative. Third time mentioned ( , ; ). Perhaps Peter is anxious to make it plain that he did not go of his own initiative into the house of Cornelius. He went under God's direct orders.

‏ Acts 11:13

Standing and saying ( σταθεντα κα ειποντα ). More precisely, "stand and say" (punctiliar act, first aorist passive and second aorist active participles).

Fetch Simon ( μεταπεμψα Σιμωνα ). First aorist middle imperative. Third time mentioned (10:5, 22; 11:13). Perhaps Peter is anxious to make it plain that he did not go of his own initiative into the house of Cornelius. He went under God's direct orders.