Acts 10:25

And it happened that, when Peter had entered, Cornelius went to meet him. And falling before his feet, he reverenced.

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In The King James Version

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

In Context

24And on the next day, he entered Caesarea. And truly, Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his family and closest friends.

26Yet truly, Peter, lifting him up, said: “Rise up, for I also am only a man.”

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Cross References

Daniel 2:46Then king Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and adored Daniel, and he commanded that they should offer in sacrifice to him victims and incense.

Matthew 14:33Then those who were in the boat drew near and adored him, saying: “Truly, you are the Son of God.”

Revelation 19:10And I fell down before his feet, to adore him. And he said to me: “Be careful not to do so. I am your fellow servant, and I am among your brothers, who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Adore God. For the testimony of Jesus is a spirit of prophecy.”

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 →

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