"We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if any one is God-fearing and does his will, to such he listens.

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."

So, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to find out about your faith, fearing that the tempter had tempted you and that my labor had been in vain.

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.

So, because I know the fear of God, I "persuade men." What I am is manifest to God, and I hope manifest also to your conscience.

Wherefore since we are receiving a kingdom which is unshakable, let us give thanks, and so offer acceptable worship to God, with holy awe and fear,

And after three days and a half the breath of life from God entered into them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon them.

And he cried with a loud voice. "Fear God and give him glory, Because the hour of his judgment is come. And worship Him who made the heavens and the earth And the sea and springs of waters."

And a voice came forth from the throne, saying, "Praise our God, all you his slaves, All you who fear him, small and great!"

As these promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, and perfect our holiness in the fear of God.