Acts 10
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
Now there was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian cohort.
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.
He was a devout man who feared God along with his entire household; he gave generously to those in need and always prayed to God.
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.
About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God, who came in and said to him, “Cornelius!”
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.
Staring at him intently, Cornelius was afraid and said, “What is it, Lord?” The angel said to him, “Yoʋr prayers and charitable acts have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
Now send men to Joppa and have them bring back Simon, who is called Peter.
6 He lodges with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell you what you ought to do.
He is staying with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the sea.”
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;
When the angel who spoke to him went away, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
8 And when he had declared all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.
After explaining everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
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:
On the next day, as the men were traveling along and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray at about the sixth hour.
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
He became hungry and wanted to eat, and as they were preparing a meal, a trance fell upon him.
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:
He saw heaven opened and an object like a large sheet coming down to him. It was tied at its four corners and was being lowered to the earth.
12 Wherein were all manner of four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, as well as wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the sky.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
Then a voice came to him: “Rise, Peter, kill and eat.”
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
But Peter said, “Surely not, Lord! For I have never eaten anything that is defiled or unclean.”
15 And the voice spoke to him again the second time, What God has cleansed, that call not you common.
The voice came to him again a second time: “Do not regard as defiled what God has made clean.”
16 This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
This happened three times, and then the object was taken up again into heaven.
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 inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,
While Peter was greatly perplexed, pondering within himself what the vision he had seen might mean, behold, the men sent by Cornelius had asked for Simon's house and were standing at the gate.
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
They called out and asked if Simon, who was called Peter, was staying there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek you.
As Peter continued pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, some men are looking for yoʋ.
20 Arise therefore, and get you down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
Now get up, go downstairs, and go with them without any misgivings, for I have sent them.”
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?
So Peter went down to the men and said, “Behold, I am the one you are looking for. For what reason have you come?”
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.
They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the entire Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for yoʋ to come to his house and to hear a message from yoʋ.”
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.
So Peter invited them in and put them up for the night. The next day Peter went with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
The following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him.
26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am just a man.”
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.
As Peter talked with him, he went in and found many people gathered together.
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.
Peter said to them, “You know that it is forbidden for a Jewish man to keep company with or associate with a foreigner, but God has shown me that I should call no one defiled or unclean.
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?
That is why I came without objection when I was sent for. I ask then, what is the reason you have sent for me?”
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,
Cornelius said, “Four days ago I was fasting until this hour. At the ninth hour I was praying in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing.
31 And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
The man said, ‘Cornelius, yoʋr prayer has been heard, and yoʋr charitable acts have been remembered before God.
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.
Therefore send to Joppa and ask for Simon, who is called Peter. He is staying by the sea in the house of a tanner named Simon. When he arrives, he will speak to yoʋ.’
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.
So I sent for yoʋ at once, and yoʋ have done well by coming. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that yoʋ have been commanded by God.”
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Then Peter opened his mouth and said, “Now I truly understand that God shows no partiality,
35 But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.
but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
36 The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all: )
You yourselves know the message he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all,
37 That word, I say, you know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
the message that spread throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John preached:
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.
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, who then went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.
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:
We are witnesses of everything he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a cross,
40 Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly;
but God raised him up on the third day and allowed him to be seen,
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.
not by all the people, but by us, the witnesses who had been chosen beforehand by God, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
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.
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one who has been appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive remission of sins.
All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives remission of sins through his name.”
44 While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the message.
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.
All the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were astonished, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was being poured out even on the Gentiles.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
For they heard them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter responded,
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
“Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
So he gave orders to have them baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay on for a few days.
