Peter is reflecting on what he has seen, whether or not it is truly from God or a result of his mind playing tricks on him in light of his hunger (refer to Acts 10:10).1 While he is busy reflecting, the men who were sent to find him arrive at the gate of the house where he is staying. The Lord is at work in the minute details of what happens in order to help his servant come to appreciate the change which has taken place.
17 Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision that he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood at the gate