Acts 10:22

And they said: Cornelius, a 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 a holy angel to send for thee to his house; and to hear words from thee.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

In Context

21Peter went down to the men, and said: Behold, I am he whom ye seek. What is the cause for which ye are here?

23He called them in, therefore, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went forth with them, and certain brethren from Joppa went with him.

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Cross References

Mark 6:20for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man; and he observed him[6:20], and hearing him did many things, and heard him gladly.

Luke 2:25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him,

Luke 23:50And, behold, a man named Joseph, a counselor, a good and just man,

John 6:63It is the spirit that makes alive, the flesh profits nothing; the words which I have spoken to you are spirit, and are life.

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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