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Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. <a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> As Peter entered his home, Cornelius fell at his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as Peter was entering, Cornelius, having met him, having fallen at the feet, worshiped him. <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell at his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell at his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when it came about that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell at his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell at his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Peter arrived, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Peter arrived, Cornelius greeted him. Then he knelt at Peter's feet and started worshiping him. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Peter was about to enter Cornelius' house, Cornelius met him, bowed down, and worshiped Peter. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> As Peter was about to go in, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and bowed down before him. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him, bowed down at his feet, and began to worship him. <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> So when Peter came in, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshiped him. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him, and threw himself at his feet to do him homage. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and as it came that Peter entered in, Cornelius having met him, having fallen at [his] feet, worshiped [him]; <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as Peter was entering, Cornelius, having met him, having fallen at the feet, worshiped him. <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and as it came that Peter entered in, Cornelius having met him, having fallen at his feet, did bow before him; <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it was as Peter came in, Cornelius having met him, having fallen at his feet, worshipped.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it came to pass, that when Peter was come in, Cornelius came to meet him, Cornelius came to meet him, and falling at his feet adored. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it happened that, when Peter had entered, Cornelius went to meet him. And falling before his feet, he reverenced. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and, falling at his feet, paid him homage. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On Peter’s arrival Cornelius met him, and falling at his feet, worshiped him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And just as Simon Peter was entering, Cornelius met him and threw himself at his feet and worshipped him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Shimeon entered, Cornelius met him and fell worshiping at his feet.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and did him homage. <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when it came to pass that Peter was coming in, Cornelius meeting him, falling down at his feet, worshiped. <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as Peter was entering, Cornelius met him, and falling at his feet, paid him homage. <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and prostrated himself at his feet, <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him, and threw himself at his feet to do him homage. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius, meeting him, and falling at his feet, worshipped him. <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as Peter came in, Cornelius met him, and falling down at his feet did him reverence. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3294" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Peter Visits Cornelius</a> 24The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">As</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petron (N-AMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">was about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">to enter,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2883.htm" title="2883: Kornēlios (N-NMS) -- Cornelius, a centurion of the Roman army, stationed at Caesarea. Of Latin origin; Cornelius, a Roman.">Cornelius</a> <a href="/greek/4876.htm" title="4876: synantēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To meet, encounter, fall in with. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively, to occur.">met</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: pesōn (V-APA-NMS) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">and fell</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">to worship him.</a> 26But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/14-11.htm">Acts 14:11-15</a> When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices in the Lycaonian language: “The gods have come down to us in human form!” / Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. / The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates, hoping to offer a sacrifice along with the crowds. ... <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Revelation 19:10</a> So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” <a href="/revelation/22-8.htm">Revelation 22:8-9</a> And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. / But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2</a> Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9</a> Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. <a href="/luke/24-52.htm">Luke 24:52</a> And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, <a href="/john/13-16.htm">John 13:16</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. <a href="/john/4-9.htm">John 4:9-10</a> “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) / Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">1 Corinthians 14:25</a> and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!” <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a> that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a> And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1</a> Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, <a href="/exodus/18-7.htm">Exodus 18:7</a> So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent. <a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14</a> “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?” <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">1 Samuel 25:23</a> When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.and fell.<a href="/acts/14-11.htm">Acts 14:11-13</a> And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men… <a href="/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30,46</a> But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart… <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2</a> And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-8.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Cornelius</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/acts/9-4.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/acts/9-4.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/acts/9-41.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/10-10.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/john/9-38.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/acts/10-23.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/8-27.htm">Met</a> <a href="/acts/10-23.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/20-13.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/acts/8-3.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/acts/9-14.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/john/9-38.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/john/9-38.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Cornelius</a> <a href="/acts/10-27.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Met</a> <a href="/acts/10-26.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/acts/17-23.htm">Reverence</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/acts/14-15.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 10</div>1. <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.</a> 34. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,</a> 44. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/10.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>As Peter was about to enter This phrase sets the scene for a significant encounter. Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is about to enter the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. The Greek word for "enter" (εἰσελθεῖν) implies a crossing of thresholds, both physically and culturally. Peter, a Jew, is stepping into a Gentile's home, which was traditionally considered unclean. This act symbolizes the breaking down of barriers and the expansion of the Gospel to all nations, fulfilling Jesus' command to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth" (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>).Cornelius met him Cornelius, a centurion, represents the Roman authority and the Gentile world. His meeting with Peter is not just a personal encounter but a divine appointment orchestrated by God. The Greek word for "met" (ὑπαντήσας) suggests an eager anticipation. Cornelius, having received a vision from God, is expectant and ready to receive what Peter has to offer. This meeting signifies the divine initiative in salvation history, where God reaches out to those outside the Jewish covenant.and fell at his feet The act of falling at someone's feet is a gesture of deep respect and submission. In the cultural context of the Roman Empire, such an act would be reserved for someone of high status or divine nature. The Greek word for "fell" (πεσὼν) indicates a deliberate and humble action. Cornelius, despite his high rank, recognizes the spiritual authority of Peter, a humble fisherman turned apostle. This humility is a powerful reminder of the posture we should have before God and His messengers.to worship him The Greek word for "worship" (προσκυνῆσαι) is often used in the New Testament to denote reverence and adoration, typically reserved for God. Cornelius' action, though well-intentioned, is misplaced, as Peter is not divine. This moment highlights the human tendency to elevate God's servants to a status they do not hold. Peter's subsequent correction (in verse 26) underscores the Christian doctrine that worship is due to God alone. This incident serves as a teaching moment about the nature of true worship and the humility required of God's servants.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) Fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.--The attitude was the extremest form of Eastern homage. So Jairus had bowed down before Jesus (<a href="/matthew/9-18.htm" title="While he spoke these things to them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay your hand on her, and she shall live.">Matthew 9:18</a>), so St. John bowed before the angel (<a href="/revelation/22-8.htm" title="And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things.">Revelation 22:8</a>). Peter's answer, in strong contrast with the words and acts, the very ceremonial, of those who claim to be his successors, shows that he looked on it as expressing a homage such as God alone could rightly claim. For man to require or receive it from man was an inversion of the true order, The language of the angel in <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm" title="Then said he to me, See you do it not: for I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.">Revelation 22:9</a>--"See thou do it not: for I am thy fellow-servant . . . worship God"--implies the same truth. Both bear their witness, all the more important because not controversial, against any culius of saints or angels that tends to effac<a href="/acts/14-15.htm" title="And saying, Sirs, why do you these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach to you that you should turn from these vanities to the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:">Acts 14:15</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - When it came to pass that Peter entered for as Peter was coming in, A.V. The commentators all notice the ungrammatical phrase, ἐγένετο τοῦ εἰσελθεῖν, of the R.T. It seems to be a mixture of two con- structions - ἐγένετο τοῦ εἰσελθεῖν τὸν Πέτρον and ὡς δὲ εἰσῆλθεν ὁ Πέτρος. But probably the T.R. is right. Worshipped him; not necessarily as a god, because προσκυνεῖν (with a dative or an accusative, or, as here, without any case, Hebrew הִשְׁתַחֲוֶה) is constantly used to express that prostration which Orientals practiced before those whom they wished to honor; e.g. <a href="/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7, 12</a>; <a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Genesis 33:3, 6, 7</a>, etc. But Peter's answer shows that he saw in it greater honor than ought to be paid by one man to another (see <a href="/acts/14-15.htm">Acts 14:15</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As Ὡς (Hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. Peter Πέτρον (Petron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. was about ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. to enter, εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. Cornelius Κορνήλιος (Kornēlios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2883.htm">Strong's 2883: </a> Cornelius, a centurion of the Roman army, stationed at Caesarea. Of Latin origin; Cornelius, a Roman. met συναντήσας (synantēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4876.htm">Strong's 4876: </a> To meet, encounter, fall in with. From sun and a derivative of anti; to meet with; figuratively, to occur. him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] fell πεσὼν (pesōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. at ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [his] τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. feet πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. to worship [him]. προσεκύνησεν (prosekynēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/10-25.htm">Acts 10:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:25 When it happened that Peter entered Cornelius (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>