Acts 10
1 But, a certain man in Caesarea, by name Cornelius, a centurion of the band called Italian, —
Now there was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian cohort.
2 Devout, and fearing God with all his house, doing many alms unto the people, and supplicating God continually,
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 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!
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 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.
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 Now, therefore, send men unto Joppa, and fetch one Simon who is surnamed Peter, —
Now send men to Joppa and have them bring back Simon, who is 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 sea.”
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 went away, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
8 And relating everything unto them, he sent them off unto Joppa.
After explaining 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;
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 But he became hungry, and wished to eat, —and, while they were making ready, there came upon him a trance;
He became hungry and wanted to eat, and as they were preparing a meal, a trance fell upon him.
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 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 In which were all the quadrupeds and creeping things of earth and birds of heaven.
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 unto him—Rise, Peter! slay and eat.
Then 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, “Surely not, Lord! For I have never eaten anything that is defiled or unclean.”
15 And a voice [came] again, a second time, unto him—What things, God, hath cleansed, be not, thou, making common.
The voice came to him again a second time: “Do not regard as defiled what God has made clean.”
16 Now, this, took place thrice; and, straightway, was the vessel taken up into heaven.
This happened three times, and then the object was taken up again 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,
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, calling, enquired whether, Simon who was surnamed Peter, was there being entertained.
They called out and asked if Simon, who was called Peter, was staying there.
19 And, as Peter was pondering over the vision, the Spirit said—Lo! two men, seeking thee.
As Peter continued pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, some men are looking for yoʋ.
20 But rise, go down, and be journeying with them, nothing, doubting; because, I, have sent them.
Now get up, go downstairs, and go with them without any misgivings, 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?
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, 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 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 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 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, on the morrow, he entered into Caesarea. And, Cornelius, was expecting them, having called together his kinsfolk and intimate friends.
The following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.
25 And, when it came about that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and, falling at his feet, did homage.
When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him, fell 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 too am just a man.”
27 And, conversing with him, he went in, and findeth many come together;
As Peter talked with him, he went in and found many people 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.
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 Wherefore, even without gainsaying, came I when sent for. I ask, therefore, for what reason ye 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, 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. At the ninth hour I was praying 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.
The man said, ‘Cornelius, yoʋr prayer has been heard, and yoʋr charitable acts have been remembered before 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.
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 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.
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 And Peter, opening his mouth, said—Of a truth, I find 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 feareth him and worketh righteousness, is acceptable unto him.
but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right 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,
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 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: —
the message that spread throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that 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 power, who then went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because 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. They put him to death by hanging him on a cross,
40 The same, God raised up on the third day, and gave him to become, manifest,
but God raised him up on the third day and allowed him to be seen,
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 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 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 he is the one who has been appointed by God as 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 everyone who believes in him receives remission of sins through his name.”
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 upon all who were listening to the message.
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;
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 speaking with tongues, and magnifying God. Then answered Peter—
For they heard them speaking in tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter responded,
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 withhold water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”
48 And he commanded them in the name of Jesus Christ to be immersed. Then, requested they him, to abide still some 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.
