Every time you find work to do, do it the best you can. In the grave there is no work. There is no thinking, no knowledge, and there is no wisdom. And we are all going to that \{place of death\}.
Acts 10:23 - Easy To Read Version Peter asked the men to come in and stay for the night. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So Peter invited them in to be his guests [for the night]. The next day he arose and went away with them, and some of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. American Standard Version (1901) So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. Common English Bible Peter invited them into the house as his guests. The next day he got up and went with them, together with some of the believers from Joppa. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, leading them in, he received them as guests. Then, on following the day, rising up, he set out with them. And some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Then bringing them in, he lodged them. And the day following he arose, and went with them: and some of the brethren from Joppe accompanied him. |
Every time you find work to do, do it the best you can. In the grave there is no work. There is no thinking, no knowledge, and there is no wisdom. And we are all going to that \{place of death\}.
After a few days there was a meeting of the believers. (There were about 120 of them.) Peter stood up and said,
That is why I did not argue when the men asked me to come here. Now, please tell me why you sent for me.”
So I sent for you immediately. It was very good of you to come here. Now we are all here before God to hear everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”
The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed. They were amazed that the Holy Spirit was poured out (given) to the non-Jewish people too.
The Spirit {\cf2\super [222]} told me to go with them without doubting. These six brothers (believers) here also went with me. We went to the house of Cornelius.
The believers in Rome heard that we were there. They came out to meet us at the Market of Appius {\cf2\super [522]} and at the Three Inns. {\cf2\super [523]} When Paul saw these believers, he felt better. Paul thanked God.
In the city of Joppa there was a follower \{of Jesus\} named Tabitha. (Her Greek name, Dorcas, means “a deer.”) She always did good things for people. She always gave money to people that needed it.
The followers in Joppa heard that Peter was in Lydda. (Lydda is near Joppa.) So they sent two men to Peter. They begged him, “Hurry, please come quickly!”
People everywhere in Joppa learned about this. Many of these people believed in the Lord (Jesus).
We are trying to do what is right. We want to do what the Lord accepts as right and also what people think is right.
Always remember to help people by accepting them into your home. Some people have done that and have helped angels without knowing it.