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<a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God. <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God. <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and he said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your charitable gifts have been remembered before God. <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> and he said, &#8216Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and he said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and he said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and he said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered before God [so that He is about to help you]. <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered in God’s sight. <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and said, &#8216Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered in God&#8217s sight. <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He said, "Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and he knows about your gifts to the poor. <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He said to me, 'Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and has remembered your gifts to the poor. <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> and said: 'Cornelius! God has heard your prayer and has taken notice of your works of charity. <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard. God has remembered your gifts to the poor, <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and said, ?Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God. <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your acts of charity have been remembered before God. <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God. <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thy alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> who said, "'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been put on record before God. <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he said, Cornelius, your prayer was heard, and your kind acts were remembered before God; <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said, Cornelius, thy prayer was heard, and thy kind acts were remembered before God; <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he says, Cornelius, thy prayer was harkened to, and thine alms remembered before God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thy alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your almsgiving has been remembered in the sight of God. <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your almsgiving remembered before God. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And said to me, Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are a memorial before God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He said to me, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard and your charity is a memorial before God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and said: Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your deeds of charity are remembered before God. <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and says, Cornelius, thy prayer has been heard, and thine alms have been remembered before God. <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thy alms are remembered before God. <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and said, "Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and God has approved thine alms. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> who said, "'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been put on record before God. <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and says, 'Cornelius, your prayer was heard, and your alms were remembered before God. <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are remembered before God. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-31.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=3349" 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> …30Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me 31<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: phēsin (V-PIA-3S) -- To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/2883.htm" title="2883: Kornēlie (N-VMS) -- Cornelius, a centurion of the Roman army, stationed at Caesarea. Of Latin origin; Cornelius, a Roman.">‘Cornelius,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4335.htm" title="4335: proseuchē (N-NFS) -- From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.">prayer</a> <a href="/greek/1522.htm" title="1522: eisēkousthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To hear, listen to, heed. From eis and akouo; to listen to.">has been heard,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1654.htm" title="1654: eleēmosynai (N-NFP) -- Abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity. From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. beneficence, or a benefaction.">gifts to the poor</a> <a href="/greek/3403.htm" title="3403: emnēsthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To remember, call to mind, recall, mention. A prolonged form of mnaomai; to remind, i.e. to recall to mind.">have been remembered</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">before</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."></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> 32Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’…<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="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a> The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. <a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Proverbs 15:29</a> The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a> For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a> So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/john/9-31.htm">John 9:31</a> We know that God does not listen to sinners, but He does listen to the one who worships Him and does His will. <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22</a> and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. <a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a> The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. <a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12-13</a> Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. <a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. <a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a> If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a> Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.thy.<a href="/isaiah/38-5.htm">Isaiah 38:5</a> Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.<a href="/daniel/9-23.htm">Daniel 9:23</a> At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.<a href="/daniel/10-12.htm">Daniel 10:12</a> Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.are.<a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Acts 10:4</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="/leviticus/2-2.htm">Leviticus 2:2,9</a> And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: … <a href="/leviticus/5-12.htm">Leviticus 5:12</a> Then shall he bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it, even a memorial thereof, and burn it on the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: it is a sin offering.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Alms</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Charities</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Cornelius</a> <a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/acts/10-15.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/john/2-22.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/acts/10-4.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/acts/10-30.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Record</a> <a href="/john/12-16.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/john/14-26.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/acts/10-16.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Alms</a> <a href="/matthew/6-4.htm">Charities</a> <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius</a> <a href="/acts/11-7.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/acts/21-25.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Record</a> <a href="/acts/11-16.htm">Remembered</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Sight</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and said, This phrase introduces the divine message delivered by an angel to Cornelius. In biblical narratives, angels often serve as messengers of God, conveying His will to humans. This encounter emphasizes the importance of divine communication in guiding the early church.‘Cornelius, Cornelius is a centurion in the Roman army, stationed in Caesarea. His position indicates he is a Gentile, which is significant in the context of the early church's expansion beyond Jewish boundaries. Cornelius is described as a devout man who fears God, highlighting the inclusivity of the gospel message.your prayer has been heard, This phrase underscores the power and efficacy of prayer. Cornelius's prayers are acknowledged by God, demonstrating that sincere prayers, regardless of one's ethnic or religious background, are valued by God. This aligns with biblical teachings that God hears the prayers of the righteous (<a href="/proverbs/15-29.htm">Proverbs 15:29</a>).and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God. Cornelius's almsgiving is noted by God, reflecting the biblical principle that acts of charity and kindness are significant in God's eyes (<a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>). This also connects to the broader scriptural theme that faith is demonstrated through works (<a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-17</a>). The remembrance of his gifts signifies divine approval and foreshadows the acceptance of Gentiles into the Christian faith, as seen in the subsequent events of <a href="/acts/10.htm">Acts 10</a>.<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, gave generously to those in need, and prayed continually to God. 2. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> A significant port city in the Roman Empire, located on the coast of modern-day Israel. It was an important center for early Christian activity. 3. <a href="/topical/a/angel_of_god.htm">Angel of God</a> A divine messenger who appears to Cornelius in a vision, delivering God's message that his prayers and alms have been acknowledged by God. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, who is later called by God to visit Cornelius, leading to a significant moment in the early Church where the Gospel is extended to the Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_almsgiving.htm">Prayer and Almsgiving</a> Cornelius' practices of prayer and giving to the poor are highlighted as acts that have reached God, demonstrating the importance of these spiritual disciplines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Cornelius' account reminds us that God hears our prayers. We should be encouraged to maintain a consistent prayer life, trusting that God listens and responds. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a> Cornelius' almsgiving was remembered by God, highlighting that our acts of generosity are a form of worship and service to God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_inclusivity.htm">God's Inclusivity</a> The event marks a pivotal moment where the Gospel is extended to the Gentiles, teaching us that God's love and salvation are available to all, regardless of background. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Cornelius' life exemplifies faith in action through prayer and charity. We are called to live out our faith through tangible acts of love and service. <a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a> Just as God orchestrated the meeting between Cornelius and Peter, we should be open to divine appointments in our lives, where God uses us to fulfill His 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/how_to_show_daily_compassion.htm">What is the purpose of speaking in tongues?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_tongues.htm">What does the Bible say about praying in tongues?</a> <a href="/q/can_unbelievers_truly_pray.htm">Can an unbeliever genuinely engage in prayer?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_saying_grace_mean.htm">What does saying grace mean?</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>(31) Thy prayer is heard.--The singular number gives a greater definiteness to the object of the prayer than in <a href="/acts/10-4.htm" title="And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms are come up for a memorial before God.">Acts 10:4</a>. It must have been, in the nature of the case, a prayer for fuller light and knowledge of the Truth. One who had heard, through Philip's work at Caesarea, or, it may be, through the brother-officer who had been stationed at Capernaum (<a href="/luke/7-2.htm" title="And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick, and ready to die.">Luke 7:2</a>), of the teaching and the life of Jesus, and of the new society that acknowledged Him as its Head, may well have sought for guidance as to the special conditions of admission to that society. Philip was not as yet authorised to admit one who had not taken on himself the sign of the covenant of Israel. Was that an indispensable condition?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 31. - Saith for said, A.V. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said, φησίν (phēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. ‘Cornelius, Κορνήλιε (Kornēlie) Noun - Vocative 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. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. prayer προσευχὴ (proseuchē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4335.htm">Strong's 4335: </a> From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. has been heard, εἰσηκούσθη (eisēkousthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1522.htm">Strong's 1522: </a> To hear, listen to, heed. From eis and akouo; to listen to. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. gifts to the poor ἐλεημοσύναι (eleēmosynai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1654.htm">Strong's 1654: </a> Abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity. From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. beneficence, or a benefaction. have been remembered ἐμνήσθησαν (emnēsthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3403.htm">Strong's 3403: </a> To remember, call to mind, recall, mention. A prolonged form of mnaomai; to remind, i.e. to recall to mind. before ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/10-31.htm">Acts 10:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/10-31.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 10:31 And said 'Cornelius your prayer is heard (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/10-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 10:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 10:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/10-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 10:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 10:32" /></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>