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.

"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."

But when the dissension became violent, the tribune, fearing that they would tear Paul in pieces, ordered the troops to march down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks.

Then, fearing lest we should run ashore on the rocks, they threw out four anchors from the stern, and longed for day to come.