Acts 10:22 ““Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous a…”

Acts 10:22

“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say.”

American Standard Version

And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they sayd, Cornelius the captaine, a iust man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Iewes, was warned from heauen by an holy Angel, to send for thee into his house, and to heare thy wordes.

Darby Translation

And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and borne witness to by the whole nation of the Jews, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, and hear words from thee.

Young's Literal Translation

And they said, 'Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well testified to, also, by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy messenger to send for thee, to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.'

Bible in Basic English

And they said, Cornelius, a captain, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by all the nation of the Jews, had word from God by an angel to send for you to his house, and to give hearing to your words.

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Cross references

“a just”

Acts 24:15 Hosea 14:9 Habakkuk 2:4 Matthew 1:19 Mark 6:20 Luke 2:25

Acts 24:15 · BSB

and I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.

Hosea 14:9 · BSB

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

Habakkuk 2:4 · BSB

Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright — but the righteous will live by faith —

Matthew 1:19 · BSB

Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly.

Mark 6:20 · BSB

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

Luke 2:25 · BSB

Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

“of good”

Acts 22:12 3 John 1:12 Acts 6:3 1 Timothy 3:7 Hebrews 11:2 Luke 7:4

Acts 22:12 · BSB

There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

3 John 1:12 · BSB

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

Acts 6:3 · BSB

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them

1 Timothy 3:7 · BSB

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

Hebrews 11:2 · BSB

This is why the ancients were commended.

Luke 7:4 · BSB

They came to Jesus and pleaded with Him earnestly, “This man is worthy to have You grant this,

“and to”

Acts 11:14 Acts 10:6 Acts 10:33 John 5:24 John 6:63 John 6:68

Acts 11:14 · BSB

He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’

Acts 10:6 · BSB

He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea. ”

Acts 10:33 · BSB

So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

John 5:24 · BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 6:63 · BSB

The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

John 6:68 · BSB

Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

Also

Acts 10:2 Mark 8:38

Acts 10:2 · BSB

He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

Mark 8:38 · BSB

If anyone is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21So Peter went down to the men and said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?”

23So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.

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