Acts 11:11
And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐπέστησαν
come
G2186
ἐπέστησαν
come
Strong's:
G2186
Word #:
6 of 17
to stand upon, i.e., be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal)
ἐπὶ
unto
G1909
ἐπὶ
unto
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
7 of 17
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἰκίαν
the house
G3614
οἰκίαν
the house
Strong's:
G3614
Word #:
9 of 17
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
ᾗ
G3739
ᾗ
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
11 of 17
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἀπεσταλμένοι
sent
G649
ἀπεσταλμένοι
sent
Strong's:
G649
Word #:
13 of 17
set apart, i.e., (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
ἀπὸ
from
G575
ἀπὸ
from
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
14 of 17
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
Historical Context
Immediately indicates perfect divine timing. Three men (Acts 10:7 specifies two servants, one soldier) traveled from Caesarea seeking Peter. The simultaneous occurrence of vision and arrival proved divine orchestration—not Peter's imagination but God preparing him for specific encounter. This coordination around 40 CE demonstrated God's sovereign control over all parties involved in Gentile inclusion's revolutionary development.
Questions for Reflection
- How does perfect timing validate divine guidance?
- What role does coincidence play in recognizing God's providence?
- In what ways does God orchestrate multiple parties for significant kingdom moments?
- How should believers recognize divine appointment in unexpected encounters?
- What does simultaneous preparation of both parties teach about God's sovereignty?
Analysis & Commentary
And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. The precise timing—vision's end coinciding with messengers' arrival—demonstrates divine orchestration and validates vision's practical application.