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 certain man at Cesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band: a pious man,
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.
and one that feared God, with all his house; giving also much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.
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.
He evidently saw in a vision, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius!
4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thy alms are come up for a memorial before God.
and he looking earnestly at him, and being afraid, said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up as a memorial before God.
5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
And now send men to Joppa, and fetch hither one Simon, whose sirname is Peter.
6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea-side: he shall tell thee what thou must do.
7 And when the angel who spoke to Cornelius had departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
As soon as the angel, that spake to Cornelius, was departed, he called two of his domestic servants, and a devout soldier, that constantly attended him.
8 And when he had declared all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.
And when he had related all to them, he sent them to Joppa.
9 On the next day, as they were going on their journey, and drew near to the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
On the morrow, while they were on their journey, and drawing near to the city, Peter went up on the top of the house to pray, about the sixth hour.
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
And he was very hungry, and desired something to eat: but while they were getting it ready, he fell into a trance; and saw heaven opened,
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending to him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
and some thing descending to him, like a great sheet tied at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 In which were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
in which were all kinds of four-footed creatures, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
And there was a voice which said 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, By no means, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing polluted or unclean.
15 And the voice spoke to him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
And the voice said to him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, do not thou account polluted.
16 This was done three times: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
This was done thrice, and the vessel was taken up again into heaven.
17 Now while Peter greatly perplexed in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men who were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,
Now while Peter was doubting in himself what might be the meaning of the vision which he had seen, behold the men that were sent from Cornelius, having enquired for Simon's house, stood at the door;
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, lodged there.
and called, and asked, if Simon sirnamed Peter lodged there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek thee.
And as Peter was pondering upon the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold there are three men enquiring for thee:
20 Arise therefore, and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
arise therefore and go down, and go along 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 he whom ye seek: what is the cause for which ye have come?
Then Peter went down to the men that were sent to him from Cornelius, and said, Behold I am the person whom ye seek: what is the cause for which ye are come?
22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.
And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth God, and of a good character among all the nation of the Jews, hath been warned from God by an holy angel, to send for thee to his house, and to hear what thou shalt say.
23 Then he called them in, and lodged them. And on the next day Peter went with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
Then he invited them in, and entertained them that night. And on the morrow Peter set out with them; and some of the brethren from Joppa went with him.
24 And on the next day they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
And the next day they came into Cesarea; and Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relations and intimate friends.
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
And as Peter came in, Cornelius met him, and falling down at his feet did him reverence.
26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
But Peter raised him up, saying, I myself also am a man.
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that had come together.
And as he was conversing with him, he went in, and found many assembled together.
28 And he said to them, Ye know 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 hath shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
And he said unto them, Ye know how unlawful it is for a man that is a Jew, to associate with or go to the house of one of another nation: but God hath shewn me, that I should not call any man polluted or unclean.
29 Therefore I came to you willingly, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
And therefore I came to you, when I was sent for, without demur. I ask therefore on what account ye 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,
And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house, when behold a man stood before me in bright raiment,
31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thy alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
and said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are remembered before God.
32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call here Simon, whose surname is Peter; he lodgeth in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak to thee.
Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, who is sirnamed Peter, (he lodgeth in the house of one Simon a tanner, by the sea-side, ) who when he cometh, will talk with thee.
33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou hast come. Now therefore we are all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee from God.
Immediately therefore I sent to thee, and thou hast done well that thou art come. And now we are all here present before God, to hear all the things which God hath charged thee with to us.
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, In truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Then Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, 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: )
According to the declaration which He made to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
37 That word, I say, ye know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
Ye know the report that was spread through all Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached: concerning Jesus of Nazareth,
38 That God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
how God anointed Him with the holy Spirit 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 Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
And we are witnesses of all things that He did, both in the country of Judea, and in the city of Jerusalem: whom notwithstanding they put to death, hanging Him on a tree.
40 Him God raised the third day, and showed him openly;
Him God raised up the third day, and gave Him to be seen openly; not to all the people,
41 Not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
but to witnesses before appointed by God, even to us, who did eat and drink 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 who was ordained by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.
And He commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is He who is appointed by God to be judge of the living and of the dead.
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
To Him do all the prophets bear witness, that whosoever believeth on Him shall receive the forgiveness of their sins through his name.
44 While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them who heard the word.
While Peter was yet speaking these words, the holy Spirit fell upon all them that heard the word.
45 And they of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.
And those of the circumcision that were believers, who came with Peter, were astonished, that the gift of the holy Spirit was conferred upon the Gentiles also:
46 For they heard them speak in tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
for they heard them speaking in divers languages, and glorifying God.
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?
Then said Peter, Can any one forbid water, that these persons should not be baptized, who have received the holy Spirit, as well as we?
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they requested him to tarry certain days.
And he ordered them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. And they desired him to stay there some days.
