Act 11:13-14 | 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 11:13-14

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.

Whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house ( εν οις σωθηση συ κα πας ο οικος σου ). Future passive indicative of σωζω, to save. Clearly Cornelius was unsaved in spite of his interest in Jewish worship. Clearly also the household of Cornelius would likewise be won to Christ by the words of Simon Peter. This is household conversion before the household baptism (10:48; 11:17).