1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, Compare verse6 commentaries
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. Compare verse4 commentaries
3 He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying to him, Cornelius. Compare verse2 commentaries
4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms are come up for a memorial before God. Compare verse7 commentaries
6 He lodges with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell you what you ought to do. Compare verse2 commentaries
7 And when the angel which spoke to Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; Compare verse2 commentaries
9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew near to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: Compare verse8 commentaries
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, Compare verse8 commentaries
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending on him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: Compare verse6 commentaries
12 Wherein were all manner of four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. Compare verse2 commentaries
17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, Compare verse3 commentaries
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. Compare verse1 commentary
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek you. Compare verse3 commentaries
20 Arise therefore, and get you down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. Compare verse2 commentaries
21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent to him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek: what is the cause why you are come? Compare verse2 commentaries
22 And they said, Cornelius the 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 an holy angel to send for you into his house, and to hear words of you. Compare verse1 commentary
23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brothers from Joppa accompanied him. Compare verse1 commentary
24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends. Compare verse2 commentaries
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. Compare verse2 commentaries
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. Compare verse1 commentary
28 And he said to them, You know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come to one of another nation; but God has showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. Compare verse6 commentaries
29 Therefore came I to you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent you have sent for me? Compare verse2 commentaries
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, Compare verse3 commentaries
31 And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. Compare verse1 commentary
32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call here Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he comes, shall speak to you. Compare verse2 commentaries
33 Immediately therefore I sent to you; and you have well done that you are come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded you of God. Compare verse3 commentaries
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: Compare verse5 commentaries
35 But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him. Compare verse5 commentaries
36 The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) Compare verse4 commentaries
37 That word, I say, you know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; Compare verse3 commentaries
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Compare verse8 commentaries
39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Compare verse1 commentary
41 Not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. Compare verse5 commentaries
42 And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. Compare verse1 commentary
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive remission of sins. Compare verse2 commentaries
44 While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. Compare verse5 commentaries
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. Compare verse3 commentaries
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Compare verse2 commentaries
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? Compare verse7 commentaries
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. Compare verse2 commentaries