{But} (alla). So usually, though it is open to question
whether alla is adversative here and not rather, "Now then."
{Get thee down} (katab(8874)hi). Second aorist active imperative,
at once. {Go} (poreuou). Present middle imperative, go on.
{Nothing doubting} (m(8864)en diakrinomenos). Another compound of
dia, old and common verb for a divided mind (dia like duo,
two). Note usual negative of the present middle participle, the
subjective m(8864)en. The notion of wavering ( Jas 1:6 ) is common
with this verb in the middle voice. In Ac 11:12 the aorist
active (m(8864)en diakrinanta) is used perhaps with the idea of
conduct towards others rather than his own internal doubt as here
(Page). {For I} (hoti eg(935c)). The Holy Spirit assumes
responsibility for the messengers from Cornelius and thus
connects their mission with the vision which was still troubling
Peter. Peter had heard his name called by the man (verse 19 ).
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