Parallel Verses

Montgomery New Testament

"Cornelius," they answered, "a captain, a devout man, and God-fearing, of whom the whole, Jewish nation speaks well, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to your message."

New American Standard Bible

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear a message from you.”

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.”

International Standard Version

The men replied, "Cornelius, a centurion and an upright and God-fearing man who is respected by the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his home to hear what you have to say."

A Conservative Version

And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and being well testified by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy agent to summon thee to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.

American Standard Version

And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

Amplified

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man well spoken of by all the Jewish people, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear what you have to say.”

An Understandable Version

They said, "Cornelius, a [military] man in charge of one hundred soldiers, [and] a man who does what is right, [and] who respects God and who has a good reputation among all the Jews [who know him], was urged by God through a holy angel to have you come to his house so he could hear you speak [about salvation, See 11:14]."

Anderson New Testament

They replied: Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among the whole nation of the Jews, was instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house, and to hear words from you.

Bible in Basic English

And they said, Cornelius, a captain, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by all the nation of the Jews, had word from God by an angel to send for you to his house, and to give hearing to your words.

Common New Testament

They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to hear what you have to say."

Daniel Mace New Testament

they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him.

Darby Translation

And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and borne witness to by the whole nation of the Jews, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, and hear words from thee.

Godbey New Testament

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, and being of good report by all the nation of the Jews, was warned by a holy angel to send for thee to come into his house, and to hear words with thee.

Goodspeed New Testament

They answered, "Cornelius, who is a captain, and an upright and God-fearing man, and who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to what you have to say."

John Wesley New Testament

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by an holy angel, to send for thee to his house, and to hear words from thee.

Julia Smith Translation

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and witnessed of by the whole nation of the Jews, received intimation of the divine will by a holy messenger to send for thee to his house, and hear words of thee.

King James 2000

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for you to come into his house, and to hear words from you.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man--and well spoken of by the whole nation of the Jews--was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear words from you."

Modern King James verseion

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man and one who fears God, and one of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear words from you.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And they said unto him, "Cornelius the captain, a just man and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the people of the Jews, was warned by a holy angel, to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee."

Moffatt New Testament

They said, "Cornelius, a captain, a good man who reverences God and enjoys a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house and to listen to what you had to say."

NET Bible

They said, "Cornelius the centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear a message from you."

New Heart English Bible

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."

Noyes New Testament

And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, and to hear words from thee.

Sawyer New Testament

And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man, and one that fears God, and esteemed by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house and hear words from you.

The Emphasized Bible

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.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Then they said, Cornelius a centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report with all the nation of the Jews, has been divinely admonished by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, to hear words from thee.

Twentieth Century New Testament

The men replied: "Our captain, Cornelius, a pious man who reverences God and is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, has been instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to listen to what you have to say."

Webster

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 a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

Weymouth New Testament

Their reply was, "Cornelius, a Captain, an upright and God-fearing man, of whom the whole Jewish nation speaks well, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and listen to what you have to say."

Williams New Testament

They answered, "Cornelius, a colonel in the army, an upright man and one who reveres God, and a man of high reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to listen to a message you would bring."

World English Bible

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."

Worrell New Testament

And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and one fearing God, well reported of also by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to hear words from you."

Worsley New Testament

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.

Youngs Literal Translation

And they said, 'Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well testified to, also, by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy messenger to send for thee, to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

ἔπω 
Epo 
say, speak, tell, command, bid, , vr say
Usage: 824

Κορνήλιος 
Kornelios 
Usage: 10

the centurion
ἑκατοντάρχης ἑκατοντάρχος 
hekatontarches 
Usage: 21

a just
δίκαιος 
Dikaios 
Usage: 57

man
ἀνήρ 
Aner 
man, husband, sir, fellow, not tr
Usage: 198

and


τε 
Te 

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, both, then, whether, even, also, not tr s
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 170
Usage: 0

φοβέω 
Phobeo 
fear, be afraid, be afraid of, reverence,
Usage: 68

God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

μαρτυρέω 
Martureo 
Usage: 58

ὑπό 
Hupo 
of, by, under, with, in, not tr,
Usage: 188

all
ὅλος 
Holos 
Usage: 83

the nation
ἔθνος 
Ethnos 
Usage: 132

of the Jews
Ἰουδαῖος 
Ioudaios 
Usage: 190

χρηματίζω 
Chrematizo 
Usage: 9

by
ὑπό 
Hupo 
of, by, under, with, in, not tr,
Usage: 188

an holy
G40
ἅγιος 
Hagios 
Usage: 209

G32
ἄγγελος 
Aggelos 
Usage: 153

to send for
μεταπέμπω 
metapempo 
Usage: 8

σέ 
Se 
thee, thou, thy house, not tr
Usage: 110

εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

his

Usage: 0

οἶκος 
Oikos 
house, household, home 9, at home ,
Usage: 77

to hear
ἀκούω 
Akouo 
Usage: 313

ῥῆμα 
Rhema 
word, saying, thing, no thing Trans, not tr
Usage: 57

of
παρά 
Para 
of, with, from, by ... side, at, than,
Usage: 145

References

Easton

Fausets

Hastings

Morish

Smith

Watsons

Context Readings

Peter Has A Vision

21 So Peter went down to the men and said: "I am the man you are looking for. What is the reason of your coming?" 22 "Cornelius," they answered, "a captain, a devout man, and God-fearing, of whom the whole, Jewish nation speaks well, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to your message." 23 So he invited them in and gave them lodging. The next day he rose, and went off with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied them;


Cross References

Acts 11:14

"'He will speak words to you by which you and all your family will be saved.'

Acts 10:2

He was a devout man and God-fearing, and so were all his household. He gave many alms to the people, and constantly prayed to God.

Matthew 1:19

But Joseph her husband, because he was just a man and unwilling to disgrace her, was minded to put her away secretly.

Mark 6:20

but she could not, for Herod was afraid of John because he knew that he was a just and holy man. So he kept him safe. When he listened to John he was much exercised, yet he found pleasure in listening to him.

Mark 8:38

Whoever is ashamed of me and my words in this unfaithful and wicked generation, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."

Luke 2:25

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

Luke 7:4-5

And they, when they reached Jesus, asked him earnestly to do this. "He deserves that you should do this," they said,

Luke 23:50

Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good man and a righteous,

John 5:24

"I tell you solemnly that he who listens to my messages and believes Him who sent me, has eternal life. He will not come under condemnation, but has passed out of death into life.

John 6:63

"The spirit is what gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words which I have been speaking to you, are spirit and are life.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered. "To whom shall we go Master? You have words of eternal life;

John 13:20

In solemn truth I tell you, he who receives any one that I send is receiving me; and he who receives me is receiving Him who sent me."

John 17:8

for I have given them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and they have believed that thou didst send me.

John 17:20

"Nor do I pray for them alone, but for those also who believe in me through their word,

Acts 6:3

"So, brothers, find from among your own number seven men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them over this business.

Acts 10:6

"He is staying as a guest with Simon, a tanner, whose house is near the sea."

Acts 10:33

"So I sent for you without delay, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to listen to what the Lord has commanded you to speak."

Acts 22:12

"And a certain Ananias, a pious man according to the Law, well thought of by all the Jews who lived there,

Acts 24:15

"and having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there is to be a resurrection both of the just and the unjust.

Romans 1:17

FOR IN IT IS BEING REVEALED A RIGHTEOUSNESS WHICH PROCEEDS FROM GOD, FROM FAITH UNTO FAITH; AS IT IS WRITTEN.

Romans 10:17-18

So faith comes from a message heard, and the message comes from the teaching of Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all this is from God, who through Christ reconciled me to himself, and gave me the ministry of reconciliation;

1 Timothy 3:7

He should also have a good reputation among outsiders, lest he fall into reproach, and into a snare of the devil.

Hebrews 10:38

But it is by faith that my Righteous One will live, And if he draws back, my soul takes no pleasure in him.

Hebrews 11:2

For by it men of old times had witness borne to them.

Hebrews 12:23

to the festal assemblage and church of the firstborn, registered in heaven, to a Judge who is God of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,

2 Peter 3:2

I want you to recollect the words that were foretold by the holy prophets, and the command of your Lord and Saviour, given you through your apostles.

3 John 1:12

All men bear testimony to Demetrius, and so does the truth itself. I also bear testimony to him; and you know that my testimony is true.

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