Acts 10:8

And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

Cross-references

Acts 10:33 Historical context

In Acts 10:33, Cornelius explains the outcome: the men sent in v8 brought Peter, fulfilling the vision's command.

Acts 10:9 Historical context

Acts 10:9 shows Peter praying while Cornelius's men travel — the two are simultaneous events leading to the vision.

Acts 26:19 Parallel

In Acts 26:19, Paul also obeys a heavenly vision without delay, paralleling Cornelius's immediate response.

In Galatians 1:16, Paul does not consult flesh and blood after revelation; Cornelius similarly obeys without delay or hesitation.

In Numbers 22:15, Balak sends for a false prophet to curse Israel; Cornelius sends for Peter to learn God's will—opposite purposes.