Acts 10
1 But, a certain man in Caesarea, by name Cornelius, a centurion of the band called Italian, —
Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,
2 Devout, and fearing God with all his house, doing many alms unto the people, and supplicating 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 Saw, in a vision, manifestly, as if about the ninth hour of the day, a messenger of God, coming in unto him, and saying unto him—Cornelius!
At about the ninth hour of the day, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him and saying to him, “Cornelius!”
4 And he, looking steadfastly at him, and becoming full of fear, said—What is it, Lord? And he said unto him—Thy prayers and thine alms, have gone up for 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 Now, therefore, send men unto Joppa, and fetch one Simon who is surnamed Peter, —
Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is also called Peter.
6 The same is a guest with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea.
He is staying with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the seaside.
7 And, when the messenger who had been speaking with him had departed, calling two of the domestics, and a devout soldier of them that constantly attended him,
When the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.
8 And relating everything unto them, he sent them off unto Joppa.
Having explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
9 Now, on the morrow, as those men were journeying, and, unto the city, drawing near, Peter went up on the housetop 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 But he became hungry, and wished to eat, —and, while they were making ready, there came upon him a trance;
He became hungry and desired to eat, but while they were preparing, he fell into a trance.
11 And he beholdeth heaven opened, and, corning down, a kind of vessel, like a large linen cloth, by its four corners, being let down upon 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 were all the quadrupeds and creeping things of earth and birds of heaven.
in which were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild animals, reptiles, and birds of the sky.
13 And there came a voice unto him—Rise, Peter! slay and eat.
A voice came to him, “Rise, Peter, kill and eat!”
14 But Peter said—By no means, Lord! because, at no time, have I eaten anything common or unclean.
But Peter said, “Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.”
15 And a voice [came] again, a second time, unto him—What things, God, hath cleansed, be not, thou, making common.
A voice came to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed, you must not call unclean.”
16 Now, this, took place thrice; and, straightway, was the vessel taken up into heaven.
This was done three times, and immediately the thing was received up into heaven.
17 And, as within himself Peter was doubting what the vision which he had seen might mean, lo! the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having sought out the house of Simon, stood at the gate,
Now while Peter was very perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood before the gate,
18 And, calling, enquired whether, Simon who was surnamed Peter, was there being entertained.
and called and asked whether Simon, who was also called Peter, was lodging there.
19 And, as Peter was pondering over the vision, the Spirit said—Lo! two men, seeking thee.
While Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men seek you.
20 But rise, go down, and be journeying with them, nothing, doubting; because, I, have sent them.
But arise, get down, and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”
21 And Peter, going down unto the men, said—Lo! I, am he whom ye are seeking: What is the cause, for which ye are come?
Peter went down to the men, and said, “Behold, I am he whom you seek. Why have you come?”
22 And they said—Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well-attested by the whole nation of the Jews, hath been divinely instructed by a holy messenger to send for thee unto his house, and to hear words from thee.
They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say.”
23 Inviting them in, therefore, he entertained them; but, on the morrow, he rose up and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren who were from Joppa went with him;
So he called them in and provided a place to stay. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And, on the morrow, he entered into Caesarea. And, Cornelius, was expecting them, having called together his kinsfolk and intimate friends.
On the next day they entered into Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relatives and his near friends.
25 And, when it came about that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and, falling at his feet, did homage.
When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.
26 But, Peter, raised him up, saying—Arise! I also myself, am, a man.
But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”
27 And, conversing with him, he went in, and findeth many come together;
As he talked with him, he went in and found many gathered together.
28 And said unto the—Ye, well know, how unlawful it is, for, a Jew, to be joining himself or coming in unto one of another race. And yet, unto me, hath God pointed out that I should be calling 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, even without gainsaying, came I when sent for. I ask, therefore, for what reason ye sent for me.
Therefore I also came without complaint when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?”
30 And Cornelius said—Four days ago, counting unto this very hour, I was keeping, the ninth hour, as one of prayer, in my house. And lo! a man stood before me, in bright clothing,
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
31 And saith—Cornelius! thy prayer hath been heard, and, thine alms, have been 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, unto Joppa, and fetch Simon, who is surnamed Peter. The same is being entertained in the house of one Simon a tanner, by the sea.
Send therefore to Joppa and summon Simon, who is also called Peter. He is staying in the house of a tanner named Simon, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.’
33 Immediately, therefore, I sent unto thee: Thou, also hast, well, done in coming. Now, therefore, all we, before God are present, to hear all things that have been enjoined upon thee by the Lord.
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 God.”
34 And Peter, opening his mouth, said—Of a truth, I find that God is no respecter of persons;
Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God does not show favoritism;
35 But, in every nation, he that feareth him and worketh righteousness, is acceptable unto him.
but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
36 As touching the word he hath sent unto the sons of Israel, announcing the glad tidings of peace through Jesus Christ—the same, is Lord, of all,
The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—
37 Ye yourselves, know what hath come to pass throughout the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the immersion which John proclaimed, respecting Jesus who was of Nazareth: —
you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
38 How God anointed him with Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the adversary, because, God, was with him.
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth 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 We also, are witnesses of all things which he did, both in the country of the Jews and Jerusalem; whom they even slew by suspending upon a tree; —
We are witnesses of everything he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem; whom they also killed, hanging him on a tree.
40 The same, God raised up on the third day, and gave him to become, manifest,
God raised him up the third day and gave him to be revealed,
41 Not unto all the people, but unto witnesses who had been fore-appointed by God, unto us, who, indeed, did eat and drink with him after his rising from among 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 charged us to proclaim unto the people, and bear full witness, that—This, is he that hath been marked out by God to be judge of living and dead.
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that this is he who is appointed by God as the Judge of the living and the dead.
43 Unto the same, do all the prophets bear witness, That, remission of sins, is to be received through his name, by every one that believeth on him.
All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission 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 the faithful, of the circumcision, who had come with Peter, were amazed, —in that, upon the nations also, the free-gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out;
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 Gentiles.
46 For they heard them speaking with tongues, and magnifying God. Then answered Peter—
For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,
47 Surely then, the water, can no man forbid, that these should not be immersed, —seeing that, the Holy Spirit, they have received, as well as we.
“Can anyone forbid these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just like us.”
48 And he commanded them in the name of Jesus Christ to be immersed. Then, requested they him, to abide still some days.
He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.
