Acts 9:38
ContextNET © | Because Lydda 1 was near Joppa, when the disciples heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him and urged him, “Come to us without delay.” 2 |
NIV © | Lydda was near Joppa; so when the disciples heard that Peter was in Lydda, they sent two men to him and urged him, "Please come at once!" |
NASB © | Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, "Do not delay in coming to us." |
NLT © | But they had heard that Peter was nearby at Lydda, so they sent two men to beg him, "Please come as soon as possible!" |
MSG © | Some of the disciples had heard that Peter was visiting in nearby Lydda and sent two men to ask if he would be so kind as to come over. |
BBE © | And because Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having knowledge that Peter was there, sent two men to him, requesting him to come to them straight away. |
NRSV © | Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, "Please come to us without delay." |
NKJV © | And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them. |
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NET © | Because Lydda 1 was near Joppa, when the disciples heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him and urged him, “Come to us without delay.” 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 sn Lydda was a city northwest of Jerusalem on the way to Joppa. 2 tn Grk “Do not delay to come to us.” It is somewhat smoother to say in English, “Come to us without delay.” |