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

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a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.


a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.

And he stared at him in terror, and said, "What is it, Lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God.



When the angel who spoke to him had left, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier of those who were his personal attendants, and after he had explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.


On the following day he entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.


So I sent for you immediately, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord."


a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.



a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.

So I sent for you immediately, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord."


At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually. About the ninth hour of the day he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God who had just come in and said to him, "Cornelius!" read more.
And he stared at him in terror, and said, "What is it, Lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God. Now send men to Joppa, and bring a man named Simon who is called Peter; he is staying with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the sea." When the angel who spoke to him had left, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier of those who were his personal attendants,


So I sent for you immediately, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord."


a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.


a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.

And he stared at him in terror, and said, "What is it, Lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God.


Cornelius said, "Four days ago to this hour, I was praying in my house during the ninth hour; and behold, a man stood before me in shining garments,


Cornelius said, "Four days ago to this hour, I was praying in my house during the ninth hour; and behold, a man stood before me in shining garments,


a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave alms generously to the people and prayed to God continually.


Cornelius said, "Four days ago to this hour, I was praying in my house during the ninth hour; and behold, a man stood before me in shining garments,


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