²³ So Peter invited the men to stay for the night. The next day he went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.

¹² The Holy Spirit told me to go with them and not to worry that they were Gentiles. These six brothers here accompanied me, and we soon entered the home of the man who had sent for us.

⁴⁵ The Jewish believers^[a] who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles, too.

⁹ Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.

² Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

²¹ We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.

³³ So I sent for you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here, waiting before God to hear the message the Lord has given you.”

²⁹ So I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. Now tell me why you sent for me.”

⁴² The news spread through the whole town, and many believed in the Lord.

³⁸ But the believers had heard that Peter was nearby at Lydda, so they sent two men to beg him, “Please come as soon as possible!”