Acts 10
1 Futhermore there was a certaine man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a captaine of the band called the Italian band,
And there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that which is called the Italian band;
2 A deuoute man, and one that feared God with all his housholde, which gaue much almes to the people, and prayed God continually.
A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and always praying to God.
3 He sawe in a vision euidently (about the ninth houre of the day) an Angel of God comming in to him, and saying vnto him, Cornelius.
This man saw in a vision manifestly, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him: Cornelius.
4 But when hee looked on him, hee was afrayd, and sayd, What is it, Lord? and he sayd vnto him, Thy prayers and thine almes are come vp into remembrance before God.
And he, beholding him, being seized with fear, said: What is it, Lord? And he said to him: Thy prayers and thy alms are ascended for a memorial in the sight of God.
5 Nowe therefore send men to Ioppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter.
And now send men to Joppe, and call hither one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:
6 Hee lodgeth with one Simon a Tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to doe.
He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side. He will tell thee what thou must do.
7 And when the Angel which spake vnto Cornelius, was departed, he called two of his seruants, and a souldier that feared God, one of them that waited on him,
And when the angel who spoke to him was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a soldier who feared the Lord, of them that were under him.
8 And tolde them all things, and sent them to Ioppa.
To whom when he had related all, he sent them to Joppe.
9 On the morow as they went on their iourney, and drew neere vnto the citie, Peter went vp vpon the house to pray, about the sixt houre.
And on the next day, whilst they were going on their journey, and drawing nigh to the city, Peter went up to the higher parts of the house to pray, about the sixth hour.
10 Then waxed hee an hungred, and would haue eaten: but while they made some thing ready, he fell into a trance.
And being hungry, he was desirous to taste somewhat. And as they were preparing, there came upon him an ecstasy of mind.
11 And hee sawe heauen opened, and a certaine vessell come downe vnto him, as it had bene a great sheete, knit at the foure corners, and was let downe to the earth.
And he saw the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great linen sheet let down by the four corners from heaven to the earth:
12 Wherein were all maner of foure footed beastes of the earth, and wilde beastes and creeping things, and foules of the heauen.
Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts, and creeping things of the earth, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voyce to him, Arise, Peter: kill, and eate.
And there came a voice to him: Arise, Peter; kill and eat.
14 But Peter sayd, Not so, Lord: for I haue neuer eaten any thing that is polluted, or vncleane.
But Peter said: Far be it from me; for I never did eat any thing that is common and unclean.
15 And the voyce spake vnto him againe the second time, The things that God hath purified, pollute thou not.
And the voice spoke to him again the second time: That which God hath cleansed, do not thou call common.
16 This was so done thrise: and the vessell was drawen vp againe into heauen.
And this was done thrice; and presently the vessel was taken up into heaven.
17 Nowe while Peter douted in himselfe what this vision which he had seene, meant, beholde, the men which were sent from Cornelius, had inquired for Simons house, and stoode at the gate,
Now, whilst Peter was doubting within himself, what the vision that he had seen should mean, behold the men who were sent from Cornelius, inquiring for Simon’s house, stood at the gate.
18 And called, and asked, whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
And when they had called, they asked, if Simon, who is surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
19 And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit sayde vnto him, Beholde, three men seeke thee.
And as Peter was thinking of the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold three men seek thee.
20 Arise therefore, and get thee downe, and goe with them, and doute nothing: For I haue sent them.
Arise, therefore, get thee down and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
21 Then Peter went downe to the men, which were sent vnto him from Cornelius, and sayd, Beholde, I am he whome ye seeke: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?
Then Peter, going down to the men, said: Behold, I am he whom you seek; what is the cause for which you are come?
22 And they sayd, Cornelius the captaine, a iust man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Iewes, was warned from heauen by an holy Angel, to send for thee into his house, and to heare thy wordes.
Who said: Cornelius, a centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and having good testimony from all the nation of the Jews, received an answer of an holy angel, to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.
23 Then called he them in, and lodged them, and the next day, Peter went foorth with them, and certaine brethren from Ioppa accompanied him.
Then bringing them in, he lodged them. And the day following he arose, and went with them: and some of the brethren from Joppe accompanied him.
24 And the day after, they entred into Cesarea. Nowe Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsemen, and special friends.
And the morrow after, he entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, having called together his kinsmen and special friends.
25 And it came to passe as Peter came in, that Cornelius met him, and fell downe at his feete, and worshipped him.
And it came to pass, that when Peter was come in, Cornelius came to meet him, Cornelius came to meet him, and falling at his feet adored.
26 But Peter tooke him vp, saying, Stand vp: for euen I my selfe am a man.
But Peter lifted him up, saying: Arise, I myself also am a man.
27 And as he talked with him, he came in, and found many that were come together.
And talking with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.
28 And he sayd vnto them, Ye know that it is an vnlawfull thing for a man that is a Iewe, to company, or come vnto one of another nation: but God hath shewed me, that I should not call any man polluted, or vncleane.
And he said to them: You know how abominable it is for a man that is a Jew, to keep company or to come unto one of another nation: but God hath shewed to me, to call no man common or unclean.
29 Therefore came I vnto you without saying nay, when I was sent for. I aske therefore, for what intent haue ye sent for me?
For which cause, making no doubt, I came when I was sent for. I ask, therefore, for what cause you have sent for me?
30 Then Cornelius sayd, Foure dayes agoe, about this houre, I fasted, and at the ninth houre I prayed in mine house, and beholde, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
And Cornelius said: Four days ago, unto this hour, I was praying in my house, at the ninth hour, and behold a man stood before me in white apparel, and said:
31 And sayd, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine almes are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thy alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
32 Send therefore to Ioppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter (he is lodged in the house of Simon a Tanner by the sea side) who when he commeth, shall speake vnto thee.
Send therefore to Joppe, and call hither Simon, who is surnamed Peter: he lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner, by the sea side.
33 Then sent I for thee immediately, and thou hast well done to come. Nowe therefore are we all here present before God, to heare all things that are commanded thee of God.
Immediately therefore I sent to thee: and thou hast done well in coming. Now therefore all we are present in thy sight, to hear all things whatsoever are commanded thee by the Lord.
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and sayd, Of a trueth I perceiue, that God is no accepter of persons.
And Peter opening his mouth, said: In very deed I perceive, that God is not a respecter of persons.
35 But in euery nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousnesse, is accepted with him.
But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh justice, is acceptable to him.
36 Ye know the worde which God hath sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Iesus Christ, which is Lord of all:
God sent the word to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all.)
37 Euen the worde which came through all Iudea, beginning in Galile, after the baptisme which Iohn preached.
You know the word which hath been published through all Judea: for it began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached,
38 To wit, howe God anointed Iesus of Nazareth with the holy Ghost, and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the deuill: for God was with him.
Jesus of Nazareth: how God anointed him with the Holy Ghost, and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Iewes, and in Hierusalem, whom they slewe, hanging him on a tree.
And we are witnesses of all things that he did in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed, hanging him upon a tree.
40 Him God raysed vp the third day, and caused that he was shewed openly:
Him God raised up the third day, and gave him to be made manifest,
41 Not to all the people, but vnto the witnesses chosen before of God, euen to vs which did eate and drinke with him, after he arose from the dead.
Not to all the people, but to witnesses preordained by God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he arose again from the dead;
42 And he commanded vs to preach vnto the people, and to testifie, that it is he that is ordained of God a iudge of quicke and dead.
And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he who was appointed by God, to be judge of the living and of the dead.
43 To him also giue all the Prophets witnesse, that through his Name all that beleeue in him, shall receiue remission of sinnes.
To him all the prophets give testimony, that by his name all receive remission of sins, who believe in him.
44 While Peter yet spake these wordes, the holy Ghost fell on al them which heard the word.
While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word.
45 So they of the circumcision which beleeued, were astonied, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was powred out the gift of the holy Ghost.
And the faithful of the circumcision, who came with Peter, were astonished, for that the grace of the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also.
46 For they heard them speake with tongues, and magnifie God. Then answered Peter,
For they heard them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God.
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which haue receiued the holy Ghost, as well as we?
Then Peter answered: Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, as well as we?
48 So he commanded them to be baptized in the Name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tary certaine dayes.
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then they desired him to tarry with them some days.
