Acts 9:43

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
It happened, that he stayed many days in Joppa with one Simon, a tanner.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} it came to pass{G1096}{(G5633)}, that he{G846} tarried{G3306}{(G5658)} many{G2425} days{G2250} in{G1722} Joppa{G2445} with{G3844} one{G5100} Simon{G4613} a tanner{G1038}.
Strong's King James
(43) and he remained many days in Yafo with a certain leather tanner, Shim'on.
The F.O.G*
[43] Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with Simon, a tanner—showing how the gospel breaks down social barriers, as tanners were considered ceremonially unclean. The stage was being set for an even greater demonstration of God's barrier-breaking grace.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with a certain one, Simon a tanner.
Young's Literal Translation

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