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He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God. <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> devout and fearing God with all his household, doing many alms to the people and praying to God continually. <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and made many charitable contributions to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually. <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually. <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> a devout man, and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the Jewish people, and prayed to God continually. <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the people and prayed to God continually. <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> a devout man and one who, along with all his household, feared God. He made many charitable donations to the Jewish people, and prayed to God always. <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Cornelius was a very religious man. He worshiped God, and so did everyone else who lived in his house. He had given a lot of money to the poor and was always praying to God. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He and everyone in his home were devout and respected God. Cornelius gave many gifts to poor Jewish people and always prayed to God. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> He was a religious man; he and his whole family worshiped God. He also did much to help the Jewish poor people and was constantly praying to God. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> He was a devout man who feared God, as did everyone in his home. He gave many gifts to the poor among the people and always prayed to God. <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was all his household; he did many acts of charity for the people and prayed to God regularly. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> pious, and fearing God with all his house, also doing many kind acts to the people, and always imploring God; <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> devout and fearing God with all his household, doing many alms to the people and praying to God continually. <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> pious, and fearing God with all his house, doing also many kind acts to the people, and beseeching God always, <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Religious, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying God always.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and always praying to God. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> a devout man, fearing God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God continually. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> devout and God-fearing along with his whole household, who used to give alms generously to the Jewish people and pray to God constantly. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He was a devout man who feared God with all his household; he gave alms generously to the people and prayed constantly to God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> A righteous and God-fearing man as were all his household; which gave much alms to the people, and always sought after God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he was righteous and was a worshiper of God, he and his whole house, and he did great charitable work among the people and always prayed to God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who did many acts of charity to the people, and prayed to God always. <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> devout, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying to God always; <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> a man of piety, and who feared God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God continually. <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and was a proselyte, together with all his family: he gave much alms to the people, and was assiduous in his prayers to God. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He was religious and God-fearing--and so was every member of his household. He was also liberal in his charities to the people, and continually offered prayer to God. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> devout, and fearing God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God continually? <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and one that feared God, with all his house; giving also much alms to the people, and praying to God continually. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3091" 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">Cornelius Sends for Peter</a> 1At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. 2<a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">He and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikō (N-DMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">household</a> <a href="/greek/2152.htm" title="2152: eusebēs (Adj-NMS) -- Pious, God-fearing, devout. From eu and sebomai; well-reverent, i.e. Pious.">were devout</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phoboumenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">God-fearing.</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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">He gave generously</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollas (Adj-AFP) -- Much, many; often. "></a> <a href="/greek/1654.htm" title="1654: eleēmosynas (N-AFP) -- Abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity. From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. beneficence, or a benefaction."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/2992.htm" title="2992: laō (N-DMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1189.htm" title="1189: deomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition.">prayed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">regularly.</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantos (Adj-GMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> 3One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”…<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="/luke/7-4.htm">Luke 7:4-5</a> They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this, / for he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” <a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Acts 8:2</a> God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a> In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Acts 11:14</a> He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’ <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14-15</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. / And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8</a> Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized. <a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12</a> There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there, <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Matthew 8:10</a> When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-36</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ <a href="/luke/1-6.htm">Luke 1:6</a> Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. <a href="/luke/2-25.htm">Luke 2:25</a> Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">Luke 23:50</a> Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man, <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a> To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12-13</a> Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. / Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.devout.<a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Acts 10:7,22</a> And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; … <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Acts 2:5</a> And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.<a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Acts 8:2</a> And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.one.<a href="/acts/10-35.htm">Acts 10:35</a> But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.<a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a> Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.<a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Acts 13:16,26</a> Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience… with.<a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Acts 10:7</a> And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;<a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.<a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8</a> And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.which.<a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Acts 10:4,22,31</a> And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God… <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a> Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.<a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.and prayed.<a href="/acts/9-11.htm">Acts 9:11</a> And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,<a href="/psalms/25-5.htm">Psalm 25:5,8,9</a> Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day… <a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Psalm 55:17</a> Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Alms</a> <a href="/john/7-6.htm">Alway</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Always</a> <a href="/acts/9-38.htm">Beseeching</a> <a href="/matthew/6-4.htm">Charities</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Devout</a> <a href="/acts/8-33.htm">Family</a> <a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/acts/5-26.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Generously</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/acts/8-2.htm">God-Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/9-43.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Household</a> <a href="/john/19-42.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/7-49.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Liberal</a> <a href="/john/3-1.htm">Member</a> <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Money</a> <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/acts/8-18.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Pious</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/9-40.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/matthew/3-15.htm">Religious</a> <a href="/titus/2-6.htm">Serious-Minded</a> <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Alms</a> <a href="/romans/11-10.htm">Alway</a> <a href="/acts/24-3.htm">Always</a> <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Beseeching</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Charities</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Devout</a> <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Family</a> <a href="/acts/16-38.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/acts/10-35.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Generously</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">God-Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/10-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Household</a> <a href="/acts/10-45.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">Liberal</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Member</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Money</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Pious</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/acts/10-9.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Religious</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Serious-Minded</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Times</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'; 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Cornelius, a Roman centurion, is described as devout and God-fearing, indicating his reverence for the God of Israel despite being a Gentile. This term "God-fearing" was often used for Gentiles who worshiped the God of Israel but had not fully converted to Judaism. His entire household shared in this devotion, suggesting his influence and leadership in spiritual matters. This reflects the biblical principle of household faith seen in other scriptures, such as <a href="/joshua/24-15.htm">Joshua 24:15</a>, where Joshua declares, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Cornelius's faith prefigures the inclusion of Gentiles into the early Christian church, fulfilling prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, which speaks of salvation reaching the ends of the earth.He gave generously to the people Cornelius's generosity is highlighted, showing his compassion and commitment to social justice, a value deeply rooted in Jewish law and echoed in Christian teaching. His giving to "the people" likely refers to the Jewish community, indicating his respect and support for them. This aligns with <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>, "Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord," and foreshadows the Christian teaching of loving one's neighbor (<a href="/mark/12-31.htm">Mark 12:31</a>). His actions demonstrate a living faith, as emphasized in <a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>, "Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."and prayed to God regularly. Cornelius's regular prayer life signifies his sincere devotion and desire for a relationship with God. This practice of prayer aligns with Jewish customs of set prayer times, such as those observed by Daniel (<a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a>). His commitment to prayer reflects the biblical call to "pray without ceasing" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a>) and prepares the way for his divine encounter with an angel, leading to Peter's vision and the subsequent opening of the church to Gentiles. Cornelius's prayer life exemplifies the importance of consistent communication with God, a foundational aspect of Christian discipleship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> A centurion in the Roman army stationed in Caesarea. He is described as a devout man who feared God, indicating his reverence and respect for the God of Israel, despite being a Gentile. 2. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> A significant city in Judea, serving as a Roman administrative center. It was a place where Jews and Gentiles interacted, making it a fitting setting for the unfolding of God's plan to include Gentiles in the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius'_household.htm">Cornelius' Household</a> This includes his family and possibly servants or soldiers under his command. His influence extended to them, as they also feared God, showing the impact of his faith on those around him. 4. <a href="/topical/a/almsgiving.htm">Almsgiving</a> Cornelius' practice of giving alms generously to the people reflects his compassion and commitment to living out his faith through acts of charity. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> Cornelius' continual prayer life demonstrates his devotion and reliance on God, setting a foundation for the divine encounter he is about to experience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/devotion_beyond_cultural_boundaries.htm">Devotion Beyond Cultural Boundaries</a> Cornelius' faith challenges us to consider how we can live out our devotion to God, even when it goes against cultural norms or expectations. <a href="/topical/i/influence_of_faith_in_the_household.htm">Influence of Faith in the Household</a> His household's shared fear of God highlights the importance of spiritual leadership and influence within the family. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_faith.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of Faith</a> Cornelius' almsgiving serves as a reminder that our faith should manifest in tangible acts of kindness and generosity towards others. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_persistent_prayer.htm">The Power of Persistent Prayer</a> His continual prayer life encourages believers to maintain a consistent and earnest prayer life, trusting in God's timing and purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 10</a> <a href="/q/what_do_lions_symbolize_in_the_bible.htm">What defines being devout?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_searching_for_god.htm">Who is searching for God?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_cornelius_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Cornelius in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_other_sheep.htm">Who are the other sheep not of this fold?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house.--The word for "devout" is not the same as that used in <a href="/acts/2-5.htm" title="And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.">Acts 2:5</a>; <a href="/acts/8-2.htm" title="And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.">Acts 8:2</a>, and <a href="/luke/2-25.htm" title="And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was on him.">Luke 2:25</a>, and appears to be used by St. Luke, as again in <a href="/acts/10-7.htm" title="And when the angel which spoke to Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;">Acts 10:7</a>, for the special type of devotion that belonged to Gentile converts to Judaism. The phrase "those that feared God" is employed distinctly for this class in <a href="/acts/10-22.htm" title="And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for you into his house, and to hear words of you.">Acts 10:22</a>; <a href="/acts/10-35.htm" title="But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.">Acts 10:35</a>, and again in <a href="/acts/13-16.htm" title="Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you that fear God, give audience.">Acts 13:16</a>; <a href="/acts/13-26.htm" title="Men and brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and whoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.">Acts 13:26</a>. There is a special significance in the addition "with all his house." The centurion was not satisfied with having found a higher truth for himself, but sought to impart it to the soldiers and slaves, possibly to those nearer and dearer to him, who came under his influence (Comp. <a href="/acts/10-7.htm" title="And when the angel which spoke to Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;">Acts 10:7</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Who for which, A.V. A devout man (εὐσεβής); and in ver. 7. It is an interesting question as to what was the precise religions status of Cornelius, whether he was a proselyte in any technical sense. But the whole narrative, in which he is spoken of simply as a Gentile and uncircumcised, seems to indicate that, though he had learnt from the Jews to worship the true God, and from the Jewish Scriptures read or heard in the synagogue to practice those virtues which went up for a memorial before God, yet he was in no sense a proselyte. It is pleasant to think that there may have been many such in the different countries where the Jews were dispersed (comp. <a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Acts 13:16</a>, and probably <a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[He and] σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. all παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. household οἴκῳ (oikō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. [were] devout εὐσεβὴς (eusebēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2152.htm">Strong's 2152: </a> Pious, God-fearing, devout. From eu and sebomai; well-reverent, i.e. Pious. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. God-fearing. φοβούμενος (phoboumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. He gave generously ποιῶν (poiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <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. people λαῷ (laō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> Apparently a primary word; a people. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. prayed δεόμενος (deomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1189.htm">Strong's 1189: </a> To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. to τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <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. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. regularly. διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:2 A devout man and one who feared (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:3" /></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>