Cornelius in the Bible

Meaning: of a horn

Exact Match

Now there were certain Greeks among those going up to Jerusalem to worship [God] at the [Passover] Festival [Note: These people were God-fearing Gentiles like Cornelius. See Acts 10].

Verse ConceptsGreeksJudaismProselytesflexibility

As he stared at [the angel] in fright, he asked, "What is it, Lord?" [Note: The word "Lord" here could also be translated "Sir," and its correct rendering depends on whether or not Cornelius understood the angel to be from God]. And the angel replied, "Your [continual] prayers and [generous] gifts to poor people have not gone unnoticed before God.

Verse ConceptsGiftsPoverty, Remedies ForReligionFear, Of UnknownBenevolenceGod Remembering DevotionWhat Is The Matter?Giving To The PoorThings Going UpGod Answered Prayerremembrance

And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

Verse ConceptsDevout MenTwo Other Men

AM], while he was wide awake, he had a vision in which an angel of God came to him [and spoke his name] "Cornelius."

Verse ConceptsNoonPrayer, Practicalities OfRoofHousetopsSecret PrayerRooftopWhere To Pray

Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

Verse ConceptsGatesComing To GatesAsking Particular QuestionsPuzzlementPeople Sending People

Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

Verse ConceptsThis Is MeWhy Do Others Do This?

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.

Verse ConceptsSpecific Holy Individuals

And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit descended upon all those who were listening to this message [i.e., Cornelius and his household].

Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritGiftsPreaching, Importance OfSpiritual UnderstandingWhile Still Speakingghosts

"Who can keep these people [i.e., Cornelius' household] from being immersed in water now that they have received the Holy Spirit just like we [apostles] have?" [See 2:4].

Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritBaptism, Features OfThe Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit,Like Good PeopleChristian BaptismWater For BaptismBaptism

So, Peter commanded them to be immersed in the name of Jesus Christ. Then Cornelius and his household asked Peter to stay on for a number of days.

Verse ConceptsBaptism, practice ofCommands, in NTHospitality, Examples OfChristian Baptism

And, behold, immediately three men were standing at the house in which we were, having been sent to me from Cornelius.

Verse ConceptsThree Men

"And while I was speaking, [the power of] the Holy Spirit descended on them [i.e., Cornelius' Gentile household] just like [it fell] on us [Jewish apostles] at the beginning [i.e., the day of Pentecost, See chapter 2].

Verse ConceptsGiftsGentiles, In NtPentecostBeginning Of SalvationWhile Still SpeakingLike Good Peopleghosts

Thematic Bible



A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times.


A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times.

And he, looking on him in fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your offerings have come up to God, and he has kept them in mind.



And when the angel who said these words to him had gone away, he sent for two of his house-servants, and a God-fearing man of the army, one of those who were waiting on him at all times; And having given them an account of everything, he sent them to Joppa.


And the day after that, they came to Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having got together his relations and his near friends.


So, straight away, I sent for you; and you have done well to come. And now, we are all present before God, ready to give attention to all the things which the Lord has given you to say.


A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times.



A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times.

So, straight away, I sent for you; and you have done well to come. And now, we are all present before God, ready to give attention to all the things which the Lord has given you to say.


Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, the captain of the Italian band of the army; A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times. He saw in a vision, clearly, at about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of the Lord coming to him and saying to him, Cornelius! read more.
And he, looking on him in fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your offerings have come up to God, and he has kept them in mind. Now send men to Joppa, and get one Simon, named Peter, Who is living with Simon, a leather-worker, whose house is by the sea. And when the angel who said these words to him had gone away, he sent for two of his house-servants, and a God-fearing man of the army, one of those who were waiting on him at all times;


So, straight away, I sent for you; and you have done well to come. And now, we are all present before God, ready to give attention to all the things which the Lord has given you to say.


A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times.


A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times.

And he, looking on him in fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your offerings have come up to God, and he has kept them in mind.


And Cornelius said, Four days from now I was in my house in prayer at the ninth hour; and I saw before me a man in shining clothing,


And Cornelius said, Four days from now I was in my house in prayer at the ninth hour; and I saw before me a man in shining clothing,


A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times.


And Cornelius said, Four days from now I was in my house in prayer at the ninth hour; and I saw before me a man in shining clothing,


References

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