Acts 10:2
New International Version
He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.

New Living Translation
He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God.

English Standard Version
a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God.

Berean Standard Bible
He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

Berean Literal Bible
devout and fearing God with all his household, doing many alms to the people and praying to God continually.

King James Bible
A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

New King James Version
a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.

New American Standard Bible
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.

NASB 1995
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.

NASB 1977
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.

Legacy Standard Bible
a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the people and prayed to God continually.

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
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.

American Standard Version
a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.

Contemporary English Version
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.

English Revised Version
a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He and everyone in his home were devout and respected God. Cornelius gave many gifts to poor Jewish people and always prayed to God.

Good News Translation
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.

International Standard Version
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.

Majority Standard Bible
He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

NET Bible
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.

New Heart English Bible
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.

Weymouth New Testament
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.

World English Bible
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
pious, and fearing God with all his house, also doing many kind acts to the people, and always imploring God;

Berean Literal Bible
devout and fearing God with all his household, doing many alms to the people and praying to God continually.

Young's Literal Translation
pious, and fearing God with all his house, doing also many kind acts to the people, and beseeching God always,

Smith's Literal Translation
Religious, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying God always.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and always praying to God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
a devout man, fearing God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God continually.

New American Bible
devout and God-fearing along with his whole household, who used to give alms generously to the Jewish people and pray to God constantly.

New Revised Standard Version
He was a devout man who feared God with all his household; he gave alms generously to the people and prayed constantly to God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
A righteous and God-fearing man as were all his household; which gave much alms to the people, and always sought after God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
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.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
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.

Godbey New Testament
devout, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying to God always;

Haweis New Testament
a man of piety, and who feared God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.

Mace New Testament
and was a proselyte, together with all his family: he gave much alms to the people, and was assiduous in his prayers to God.

Weymouth New Testament
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.

Worrell New Testament
devout, and fearing God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God continually—

Worsley New Testament
and one that feared God, with all his house; giving also much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Cornelius Sends for Peter
1At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment. 2He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly. 3One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”…

Cross References
Luke 7:4-5
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.”

Acts 8:2
God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.

Acts 9:36
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Acts 11:14
He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’

Acts 16:14-15
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.

Acts 18:8
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.

Acts 22:12
There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

Matthew 8:10
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.

Matthew 25:35-36
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.’

Luke 1:6
Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.

Luke 2:25
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.

Luke 23:50
Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

Romans 2:7
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

Romans 10:12
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,

Romans 12:12-13
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. / Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.


Treasury of Scripture

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.

Acts 10:7,22
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; …

Acts 2:5
And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

Acts 8:2
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

one.

Acts 10:35
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

Acts 9:31
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.

Acts 13:16,26
Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience…

with.

Acts 10:7
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;

Acts 16:15
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.

Acts 18:8
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.

Acts 10:4,22,31
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…

Acts 9:36
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.

Psalm 41:1
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.

Acts 9:11
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,

Psalm 25:5,8,9
Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day…

Psalm 55:17
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

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Acts 10
1. Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,
11. who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;
17. and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.
25. Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.
34. As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,
44. the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.














He and all his household
This phrase indicates the collective faith and practice of Cornelius and those under his care. In the ancient world, the household often included not just immediate family but also servants and extended family members. The Greek word for "household" (οἶκος, oikos) suggests a community bound by shared beliefs and practices. Cornelius's leadership in faith reflects the biblical principle of spiritual headship, where the faith of the leader influences the entire household, reminiscent of Joshua's declaration, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15).

were devout and God-fearing
The term "devout" (εὐσεβής, eusebēs) implies a deep reverence and piety towards God. Cornelius's devotion is not merely ritualistic but heartfelt, indicating a sincere commitment to living a life pleasing to God. "God-fearing" (φοβούμενος τὸν Θεόν, phoboumenos ton Theon) was a term used for Gentiles who worshiped the God of Israel and adhered to certain Jewish practices without fully converting to Judaism. This highlights the inclusivity of God's plan, as Cornelius, a Gentile, is recognized for his genuine faith, foreshadowing the opening of the Gospel to all nations.

He gave generously to the people
Generosity is a hallmark of true faith, reflecting God's own nature. The Greek word for "gave" (ἐποίει, epoiei) suggests ongoing action, indicating that Cornelius's generosity was habitual. "The people" likely refers to the Jewish community, showing Cornelius's respect and love for God's chosen people. His actions align with the biblical principle that faith without works is dead (James 2:26), demonstrating that true devotion to God manifests in love and care for others.

and prayed to God regularly
Prayer is the lifeline of a believer's relationship with God. The phrase "prayed to God" (προσευχόμενος τῷ Θεῷ, proseuchomenos tō Theō) emphasizes direct communication with the divine, a privilege granted to all who seek Him. The word "regularly" (διὰ παντός, dia pantos) indicates consistency and perseverance in prayer, reflecting a disciplined spiritual life. Cornelius's regular prayer life exemplifies the biblical exhortation to "pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17), underscoring the importance of continual communion with God in the life of a believer.

(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 Acts 2:5; Acts 8:2, and Luke 2:25, and appears to be used by St. Luke, as again in Acts 10:7, 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 Acts 10:22; Acts 10:35, and again in Acts 13:16; Acts 13:26. 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. Acts 10:7.) . . . 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. Acts 13:16, and probably Acts 11:20).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[He and]
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

all
παντὶ (panti)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956: 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
Strong's 846: 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
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.

[were] devout
εὐσεβὴς (eusebēs)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2152: Pious, God-fearing, devout. From eu and sebomai; well-reverent, i.e. Pious.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

God-fearing.
φοβούμενος (phoboumenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5399: 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
Strong's 4160: (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
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

prayed
δεόμενος (deomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1189: 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
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

regularly.
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.


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