Thematic Bible: Cornelius


Thematic Bible



He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly. Verse ConceptsFamily, Worship InExploitationsFamilies, Examples OfAttitudes, to other peoplePoverty, Attitudes TowardsReverence, And ObedienceCharacter Of SaintsGodly Fear, Examples OfBenevolenceEmployers, Good ExamplesGiving To The PoorIndividuals Fearing Godpiety

He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly. Verse ConceptsFamily, Worship InExploitationsFamilies, Examples OfAttitudes, to other peoplePoverty, Attitudes TowardsReverence, And ObedienceCharacter Of SaintsGodly Fear, Examples OfBenevolenceEmployers, Good ExamplesGiving To The PoorIndividuals Fearing Godpiety

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

When the angel who spoke with him had left, Cornelius called two of his house servants and a soldier who was devoted [to God], men who worked for him regularly, and after explaining the whole situation to them, he sent them on to Joppa.

The following day they arrived at Caesarea where they found Cornelius, gathered with his relatives and close friends, waiting for them.

So, I proceeded to send [my men] for you and you have done the right thing in coming [here]. Now, therefore, we are all assembled here before God, to hear everything you were commanded by the Lord [to tell us]." Verse ConceptseagernessHearing God's Word

He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly. Verse ConceptsFamily, Worship InExploitationsFamilies, Examples OfAttitudes, to other peoplePoverty, Attitudes TowardsReverence, And ObedienceCharacter Of SaintsGodly Fear, Examples OfBenevolenceEmployers, Good ExamplesGiving To The PoorIndividuals Fearing Godpiety

He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly. Verse ConceptsFamily, Worship InExploitationsFamilies, Examples OfAttitudes, to other peoplePoverty, Attitudes TowardsReverence, And ObedienceCharacter Of SaintsGodly Fear, Examples OfBenevolenceEmployers, Good ExamplesGiving To The PoorIndividuals Fearing Godpiety

So, I proceeded to send [my men] for you and you have done the right thing in coming [here]. Now, therefore, we are all assembled here before God, to hear everything you were commanded by the Lord [to tell us]." Verse ConceptseagernessHearing God's Word

Now there was a certain man in Caesarea named Cornelius. He was [a military man] in charge of one hundred soldiers and belonged to the "battalion of Italy." He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly. About three o'clock one afternoon [Note: This is based on Jewish time calculations; if Roman time were employed, it would have been read more.
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. And now send men to Joppa to get Simon Peter; he is staying with Simon, a tanner [of animal hides], whose house is close to the [Mediterranean] sea." AM if calculating by Roman time], to the top of the house to pray [Note: The roofs of houses were flat areas, often used for resting, meals, prayer, etc.]. When the angel who spoke with him had left, Cornelius called two of his house servants and a soldier who was devoted [to God], men who worked for him regularly,

So, I proceeded to send [my men] for you and you have done the right thing in coming [here]. Now, therefore, we are all assembled here before God, to hear everything you were commanded by the Lord [to tell us]." Verse ConceptseagernessHearing God's Word

He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly. Verse ConceptsFamily, Worship InExploitationsFamilies, Examples OfAttitudes, to other peoplePoverty, Attitudes TowardsReverence, And ObedienceCharacter Of SaintsGodly Fear, Examples OfBenevolenceEmployers, Good ExamplesGiving To The PoorIndividuals Fearing Godpiety

He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly. Verse ConceptsFamily, Worship InExploitationsFamilies, Examples OfAttitudes, to other peoplePoverty, Attitudes TowardsReverence, And ObedienceCharacter Of SaintsGodly Fear, Examples OfBenevolenceEmployers, Good ExamplesGiving To The PoorIndividuals Fearing Godpiety

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

Cornelius [then] said, "Four days ago, when I was at home, praying at the appointed hour (i.e., three o'clock in the afternoon) [See verse 3], suddenly a man in bright clothing appeared in front of me. Verse ConceptsFasting, Examples OfHourSecret Prayer3 PmFour Or Five DaysWhite And Bright ClothesSparklingWhen To PrayFastingFasting And Prayer

Cornelius [then] said, "Four days ago, when I was at home, praying at the appointed hour (i.e., three o'clock in the afternoon) [See verse 3], suddenly a man in bright clothing appeared in front of me. Verse ConceptsFasting, Examples OfHourSecret Prayer3 PmFour Or Five DaysWhite And Bright ClothesSparklingWhen To PrayFastingFasting And Prayer

He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly. Verse ConceptsFamily, Worship InExploitationsFamilies, Examples OfAttitudes, to other peoplePoverty, Attitudes TowardsReverence, And ObedienceCharacter Of SaintsGodly Fear, Examples OfBenevolenceEmployers, Good ExamplesGiving To The PoorIndividuals Fearing Godpiety

Cornelius [then] said, "Four days ago, when I was at home, praying at the appointed hour (i.e., three o'clock in the afternoon) [See verse 3], suddenly a man in bright clothing appeared in front of me. Verse ConceptsFasting, Examples OfHourSecret Prayer3 PmFour Or Five DaysWhite And Bright ClothesSparklingWhen To PrayFastingFasting And Prayer