Acts 10:22

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Summary

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 of thee.

Cornelius

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Bible References

Cornelius

At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort,

A just

having a hope in God, which these men cherish themselves, that there will certainly be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

Then Josnt her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to put her to public shame, was resolved to divorce her quietly.

for Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.

Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

who had not consented to their decision and deed. He came from of Arimathea, a city of the Jews, and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.

For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith."

But my righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him."

and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect,

Of good

Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.

"A certain Ananias, a devout man according to the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,

And when they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy to have you do this for him,

He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

For by it the men of old received divine approval.

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.

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he is staying with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the sea."

he will declare to you a message by which you will be saved, you and all your household.'

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit, and they are life.

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives anyone I send receives me; and he who receives me receives him who sent me."

For I have given them the words which you have given me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;

that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through your apostles.