Acts 10:31

He said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard by God, and your gifts to the poor have reminded God about you.

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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

30Cornelius said, “Four days ago at this very hour, I was praying at the ninth hour in my house; and see, a man stood before me in bright clothing.

32So send someone to Joppa, and call to you a man named Simon who is called Peter. He is staying in the house of a tanner named Simon, by the seaside.' + 10:32 Some ancient copies add: When he comes, he will speak to you .

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Cross References

Leviticus 2:9Then the priest will take some from the grain offering as a representative offering, and he will burn it on the altar. It will be an offering made by fire, and it will produce a sweet aroma for Yahweh.

Isaiah 38:5“Go and say to Hezekiah, the leader of my people, 'This is what Yahweh, the God of David your ancestor, says: I have heard your prayer, and I have seen your tears. See, I am about to add fifteen years to your life.

Daniel 10:12Then he said to me, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you set your mind to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come because of your words.

Acts 10:4Cornelius stared at the angel and was very frightened and said, “What is it, sir?” The angel said to him, “Your prayers and your gifts to the poor have gone up as a memorial offering into God's presence.

Hebrews 6:10For God is not so unjust that he would forget your work and the love that you have shown for his name, because you served the believers and still serve them.

Revelation 8:3Another angel came, holding a golden incense bowl, standing at the incense altar. Much incense was given to him so that he would offer it with the prayers of all the saints on the golden incense 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 →

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