Acts 10
1 Now there was a certain man in Cesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion that called the Italian Band,
Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,
2 a man of piety, and one that feared God, with all his house; giving, also, much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.
a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.
3 He evidently saw, in a vision, about the ninth hour of the day, a messenger of God coming in to him, and saying to him, Cornelius!
At about three in the afternoon, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, "Cornelius."
4 And having fixed his eyes upon him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms are come up, as a memorial before God.
He, fastening his eyes on him, and being frightened, said, "What is it, Lord?" He said to him, "Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God.
5 And now send men to Joppa and bring hither Simon, whose surname is Peter:
Now send men to Joppa, and bring one Simon who is surnamed Peter.
6 he lodges with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside.
He lodges with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside."
7 As soon as the messenger, who spoke to Cornelius, was gone, he called two of his domestics, and a pious soldier, of them that waited upon him;
When the angel who spoke to him had departed, he called two of his household servants and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.
8 and having related to them all these things, he sent them to Joppa.
Having explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
9 On the next day, while they were on their journey, and drew near the city, Peter went up to the top of the house to pray, about the sixth hour.
Now on the next day as they were on their journey, and got close to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray at about noon.
10 And he was hungry, and would have taken a little refreshment; but while they were preparing, he fell into an ecstasy;
He became hungry and desired to eat, but while they were preparing, he fell into a trance.
11 and he saw heaven opened, and something descending like a great sheet, fastened at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
He saw heaven opened and a certain container descending to him, like a great sheet let down by four corners on the earth,
12 in which there were all sorts of things, even four-footed animals of the earth, and wild beasts, and reptiles, and fowls of the air.
in which were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, crawling creatures and birds of the sky.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter, kill, and eat.
A voice came to him, "Rise, Peter, kill and eat."
14 But Peter said, By no means, Lord; for I have never eat anything which is common or unclean.
But Peter said, "Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean."
15 And the voice said to him again, the second time, Those things which God has cleansed, do not you call common.
A voice came to him again the second time, "What God has cleansed, you must not call unclean."
16 And this was done three times, and the sheet was taken up again into heaven.
This was done three times, and immediately the vessel was received up into heaven.
17 While Peter was pondering in himself, what the vision, which he had seen, might import; behold, the men, who were sent from Cornelius, having inquired out the house of Simon, stood at the door;
Now while Peter was very perplexed within himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, look, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate,
18 and calling, they asked, if Simon, whose surname was Peter, lodged there.
and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, was lodging there.
19 Now, as Peter was reflecting on this vision; the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men are inquiring for you:
While Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Look, three men seek you.
20 arise, therefore, go down, and go with them without hesitation; for I have sent them.
But arise, get down, and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them."
21 Then Peter went down to the men, who were sent to him from Cornelius, and said, Behold, I am the man whom you seek; what is the cause of your coming?
And Peter went down to the men, and said, "Look, I am the one whom you seek. Why have you come?"
22 And they said, Cornelius, the centurion, a righteous man, who fears God, and has a character attested by all the Jewish people, has been instructed, by a holy messenger, to send for you to his house, and to hear words from you.
They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say."
23 Having, therefore, called them in, he entertained them, and the next day set out with them: and some of the brethren, who were of Joppa, went with him.
So he called them in and lodged them. On the next day he arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the next day they entered into Cesarea; and Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relations and intimate friends.
On the next day he entered into Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relatives and his near friends.
25 Now, as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and prostrating himself at his feet, made obeisance.
When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.
26 But Peter raised him up, saying, Arise; I also am a man.
But Peter raised him up, saying, "Stand up. I myself am also a man."
27 And discoursing with him, he went in, and found many gathered together.
And as he talked with him, he went in and found many gathered together.
28 And he said to them, You know that it is unlawful for a man that is a Jew to join with, or to come into the house of, one of another nation; nevertheless, God has shown me that I am to call no man common or unclean.
He said to them, "You yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man who is a Jew to join himself or come to one of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any man unholy or unclean.
29 Wherefore, when I was sent for, I came without debate: I ask, therefore, on what account you have sent for me?
Therefore also I came without complaint when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?"
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house; and, behold, a man stood before me in bright raiment,
Cornelius said, "Four days ago until this hour, at three in the afternoon, I was praying in my house, and look, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
31 and said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are remembered before God:
and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God.
32 send, therefore, to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he lodges in the house of one Simon, a tanner, by the seaside; who, when he is come, shall speak to you.
Send therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodges in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the seaside.'
33 Immediately, therefore, I sent to you, and you have done well in coming. Now, therefore, we are all here present before God, to hear all things which God has given to you in charge.
Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by the Lord."
34 Then Peter, opening his mouth, said, Of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons;
And Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God does not show favoritism;
35 but, in every nation, he that fears him, and works of righteousness, is acceptable to him.
but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
36 This is that message which he sent to the children of Israel; proclaiming the glad tidings of peace by Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—
37 You know the report there was, through all Judea, which began from Galilee, after the immersion which John preached,
that spoken word you yourselves know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
38 concerning Jesus of Nazareth; how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit, and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did, both in the region of the Jews, and in Jerusalem: whom they slew, hanging him on a tree.
We are witnesses of everything he did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they also killed by hanging on a tree.
40 This very person God raised up, on the third day, and granted him to become manifest;
God raised him up the third day, and gave him to be revealed,
41 not to all the people, but to witnesses before appointed by God, even to us, who have eat and drunk with him after he arose from the dead.
not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen before by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
42 And he has given in charge to us to proclaim to the people, and to testify that it is he who is appointed by God, to be the judge of the living and the dead.
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that this is the one who is appointed by God as the judge of the living and the dead.
43 To him all the prophets bear witness, that every one who believes on him, shall receive forgiveness of sins by his name.
All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins."
44 While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who were hearing the word:
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.
45 and they of the circumcision, who believed, as many as came with Peter, were astonished that the gift of the Spirit was poured out upon the Gentiles also:
They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the non-Jewish people.
46 for they heard them speaking in diverse languages, and glorifying God.
For they heard them speaking in other tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,
47 Then Peter answered, Can any one forbid water, that these persons should not be immersed, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?
"Can anyone withhold the water, that these who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we should not be baptized?"
48 And he ordered them to be immersed in the name of the Lord. And they entreated him to continue with them several days.
He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.
