Acts 10:31
And he says, Cornelius, thy prayer was heard, and thy charities are remembered before God.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
In Context
Cross References
Leviticus 2:9And the priest shall take up from the meal-offering the memorial of it, and shall burn it upon the altar, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor to LORD.
Isaiah 38:5Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus says LORD, the God of David thy father. I have heard thy prayer. I have seen thy tears. Behold, I will add to thy days fifteen years.
Daniel 10:12Then he said to me, Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that thou set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard. And I have come for thy words' sake.
Acts 10:4And after gazing at him, and having become afraid, he said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thy charities have come up for a memorial before God.
Hebrews 6:10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the labor of love that ye showed toward his name, having served the sanctified, and who are serving.
Revelation 8:3And another agent came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer. And much incense was given to him, so that he would give with the prayers of all the sanctified upon the golden altar before the throne.
Matthew Henry on Acts 10:20-34
Peter Directed to Go to Cornelius; Peter Goes to Cornelius; Interview between Peter and Cornelius. 19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. 21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? 22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that… Read the whole commentary →