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Acts 10:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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A devout
eusebes (Greek #2152)
well-reverent, i.e. pious
KJV usage: devout, godly.
Pronounce: yoo-seb-ace'
Origin: from 2095 and 4576
mana, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
one that feared
phobeo (Greek #5399)
to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
KJV usage: be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
Pronounce: fob-eh'-o
Origin: from 5401
b God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
with
sun (Greek #4862)
with or together (but much closer than 3326 or 3844), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
KJV usage: beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
Pronounce: soon
Origin: a primary preposition denoting union
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
d his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
house
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
oikos (Greek #3624)
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold), temple.
Pronounce: oy'-kos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, which
te (Greek #5037)
both or also (properly, as correlation of 2532)
KJV usage: also, and, both, even, then, whether. Often used in composition, usually as the latter participle.
Pronounce: teh
Origin: a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition
gave
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
much
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
alms
eleemosune (Greek #1654)
compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction
KJV usage: alms(-deeds).
Pronounce: el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1656
toe the people
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
laos (Greek #2992)
a people (in general; thus differing from 1218, which denotes one's own populace)
KJV usage: people.
Pronounce: lah-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
prayed
deomai (Greek #1189)
to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
KJV usage: beseech, pray (to), make request. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: deh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of 1210
f to God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
alway
diapantos (Greek #1275)
through all time, i.e. (adverbially) constantly
KJV usage: alway(-s), continually.
Pronounce: dee-ap-an-tos'
Origin: from 1223 and the genitive case of 3956
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Acts 8:2• 2And pious men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. (Acts 8:2)
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Acts 22:12• 12And a certain Ananias, a pious man according to the law, borne witness to by all the Jews who dwelt there, (Acts 22:12)
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Eccl. 7:18• 18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God cometh forth from them all. (Eccl. 7:18)
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Acts 18:8• 8But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised. (Acts 18:8)
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Gen. 18:19• 19For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice, in order that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham what he hath spoken of him. (Gen. 18:19)
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Psa. 101:2‑7• 2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. When wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house in the integrity of my heart.
 3I will set no thing of Belial before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
 4A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will not know evil.
 5Whoso secretly slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
 6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
 7He that practiseth deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that speaketh falsehoods shall not subsist in my sight. (Psa. 101:2‑7)
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Psa. 41:1• 1To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that understandeth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil. (Psa. 41:1)
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Psa. 119:2• 2Blessed are they that observe his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart; (Psa. 119:2)
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Prov. 2:3‑5• 3yea, if thou criest after discernment and liftest up thy voice to understanding;
 4if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hidden treasures:
 5then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God. (Prov. 2:3‑5)

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Acts 10:7,22• 7And when the angel who was speaking to him had departed, having called two of his household and a pious soldier of those who were constantly with him,
 22And 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. (Acts 10:7,22)
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Acts 2:5• 5Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, pious men, from every nation of those under heaven. (Acts 2:5)
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Acts 8:2• 2And pious men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. (Acts 8:2)
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Acts 13:50• 50But the Jews excited the women of the upper classes who were worshippers, and the first people of the city, and raised a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and cast them out of their coasts. (Acts 13:50)
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Acts 16:14• 14And a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things spoken by Paul. (Acts 16:14)
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Acts 22:12• 12And a certain Ananias, a pious man according to the law, borne witness to by all the Jews who dwelt there, (Acts 22:12)
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Luke 2:25• 25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. (Luke 2:25)
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Acts 10:35• 35but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. (Acts 10:35)
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Acts 9:31• 31The assemblies then throughout the whole of Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord, and were increased through the comfort of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 9:31)
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Acts 13:16,26• 16And Paul, rising up and making a sign with the hand, said, Israelites, and ye that fear God, hearken.
 26Brethren, sons of Abraham's race, and those who among you fear God, to you has the word of this salvation been sent: (Acts 13:16,26)
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1 Kings 8:43• 43hear thou in the heavens thy dwelling-place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; in order that all peoples of the earth may know thy name, and that they may fear thee as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name. (1 Kings 8:43)
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2 Chron. 6:33• 33then hear thou from the heavens, the settled place of thy dwelling, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; in order that all peoples of the earth may know thy name, and may fear thee as do thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name. (2 Chron. 6:33)
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Job 1:1• 1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and this man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God and abstained from evil. (Job 1:1)
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Psa. 102:15• 15And the nations shall fear the name of Jehovah, and all the kings of the earth thy glory. (Psa. 102:15)
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Eccl. 7:18• 18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God cometh forth from them all. (Eccl. 7:18)
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Isa. 59:19• 19And they shall fear the name of Jehovah from the west, and from the rising of the sun, his glory. When the adversary shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of Jehovah will lift up a banner against him. (Isa. 59:19)
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Dan. 6:26• 26I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. (Dan. 6:26)
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Rev. 15:4• 4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy; for all nations shall come and do homage before thee; for thy righteousnesses have been made manifest. (Rev. 15:4)
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Acts 10:7• 7And when the angel who was speaking to him had departed, having called two of his household and a pious soldier of those who were constantly with him, (Acts 10:7)
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Acts 16:15• 15And when she had been baptised and her house, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house and abide there. And she constrained us. (Acts 16:15)
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Acts 18:8• 8But Crispus the ruler of the synagogue believed in the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptised. (Acts 18:8)
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Gen. 18:19• 19For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice, in order that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham what he hath spoken of him. (Gen. 18:19)
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Josh. 24:15• 15And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods whom your fathers that were on the other side of the river served, or the gods of the Amorite, in whose land ye dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah. (Josh. 24:15)
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Job 1:5• 5And it was so, when the days of the feasting were gone about, that Job sent and hallowed them; and he rose up early in the morning, and offered up burnt-offerings according to the number of them all; for Job said, It may be that my children have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. (Job 1:5)
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Psa. 101:6‑8• 6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
 7He that practiseth deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that speaketh falsehoods shall not subsist in my sight.
 8Every morning will I destroy all the wicked of the land: to cut off all workers of iniquity from the city of Jehovah. (Psa. 101:6‑8)
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Acts 10:4,22,31• 4But he, having fixed his eyes upon him, and become full of fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms have gone up for a memorial before God.
 22And 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.
 31and said, Cornelius, thy prayer has been heard, and thy alms have come in remembrance before God. (Acts 10:4,22,31)
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Acts 9:36• 36And in Joppa there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which being interpreted means Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did. (Acts 9:36)
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Psa. 41:1• 1To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Blessed is he that understandeth the poor: Jehovah will deliver him in the day of evil. (Psa. 41:1)
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Isa. 58:7‑8• 7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring to thy house the needy wanderers; when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
 8Then shall thy light break forth as the dawn, and thy health shall spring forth speedily; and thy righteousness shall go before thee, the glory of Jehovah shall be thy rearguard. (Isa. 58:7‑8)
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Luke 7:4‑5• 4But they, being come to Jesus, besought him diligently, saying, He is worthy to whom thou shouldest grant this,
 5for he loves our nation, and himself has built the synagogue for us. (Luke 7:4‑5)
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Rom. 15:26‑27• 26for Macedonia and Achaia have been well pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
 27They have been well pleased indeed, and they are their debtors; for if the nations have participated in their spiritual things, they ought also in fleshly to minister to them. (Rom. 15:26‑27)
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2 Cor. 9:8‑15• 8But God is able to make every gracious gift abound towards you, that, having in every way always all-sufficiency, ye may abound to every good work:
 9according as it is written, He has scattered abroad, he has given to the poor, his righteousness remains for ever.
 10Now he that supplies seed to the sower and bread for eating shall supply and make abundant your sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:
 11enriched in every way unto all free-hearted liberality, which works through us thanksgiving to God.
 12Because the ministration of this service is not only filling up the measure of what is lacking to the saints, but also abounding by many thanksgivings to God;
 13they glorifying God through the proof of this ministration, by reason of your subjection, by profession, to the glad tidings of the Christ, and your free-hearted liberality in communicating towards them and towards all;
 14and in their supplication for you, full of ardent desire for you, on account of the exceeding grace of God which is upon you.
 15Thanks be to God for his unspeakable free gift. (2 Cor. 9:8‑15)
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Acts 9:11• 11And the Lord said to him, Rise up and go into the street which is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas one by name Saul, he is of Tarsus: for, behold, he is praying, (Acts 9:11)
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Psa. 25:5,8‑9• 5Make me to walk in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
 8Good and upright is Jehovah; therefore will he instruct sinners in the way:
 9The meek will he guide in judgment, and the meek will he teach his way. (Psa. 25:5,8‑9)
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Psa. 55:17• 17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray and moan aloud; and he will hear my voice. (Psa. 55:17)
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Psa. 86:3• 3Be gracious unto me, O Lord; for unto thee do I call all the day. (Psa. 86:3)
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Psa. 86•  (Psa. 86)
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Psa. 88:1• 1A Song, a Psalm for the sons of Korah. To the chief Musician. Upon Mahalath Leannoth. An instruction. Of Heman the Ezrahite. Jehovah, God of my salvation, I have cried by day and in the night before thee. (Psa. 88:1)
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Psa. 119:2• 2Blessed are they that observe his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart; (Psa. 119:2)
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Prov. 2:3‑5• 3yea, if thou criest after discernment and liftest up thy voice to understanding;
 4if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hidden treasures:
 5then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, and find the knowledge of God. (Prov. 2:3‑5)
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Dan. 6:10,16,20• 10And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and, his windows being open in his upper chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
 16Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. The king spoke and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will save thee.
 20And when he came near unto the den, he cried with a mournful voice unto Daniel: the king spoke and said unto Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, hath thy God whom thou servest continually been able to save thee from the lions? (Dan. 6:10,16,20)
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Matt. 7:7‑8• 7Ask, and it shall be given to you. Seek, and ye shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened to you.
 8For every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. (Matt. 7:7‑8)
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Luke 18:1• 1And he spoke also a parable to them to the purport that they should always pray and not faint, (Luke 18:1)
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Col. 4:2• 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; (Col. 4:2)
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1 Thess. 5:17• 17pray unceasingly; (1 Thess. 5:17)
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James 1:5• 5But if any one of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all freely and reproaches not, and it shall be given to him: (James 1:5)
• We find that both were praying. Cornelius was praying when a vision came to him (10:30), and Peter was also praying when a vision came to him (11:15). A very interesting lesson this for preachers and listeners! (“Cornelius and His Household” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• He was then converted, but did not know that salvation which had been announced by grace in Jesus, obtained for us on the cross. There are many people who, though they may have learned more than Cornelius, and who bear the name of Christians, have not got beyond this state. (“Meditations on Acts 10” by J.N. Darby)
• He was already a converted man, though a Gentile. But he did not know salvation proclaimed in the gospel. Therefore was Peter to be sent for, as Peter himself afterward explained (Acts 11:14). (“Acts 10:1-16” by W. Kelly)
• The known godly character of Cornelius was suited to silence the prejudices of the ancient people of God. He looked to God and served Him in faith, before He knew present salvation. (“Acts 10:1-16” by W. Kelly)
• To suppose all this in one destitute of life is absurd. Cornelius was born of God and walked accordingly, though he had not yet peace; and God was now about to meet the wants and longings of his soul by the full revelation of His grace in the gospel. (“Acts 10:1-16” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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pious, and fearing God with all his house, both giving much alms to the people, and supplicating God continually,

W. Kelly Translation

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pious and fearing God with all his housea, giving much alms to the people, and entreating God continually,

WK Translation Notes

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"Both" is in the T. R., but the most ancient and best reject.