Acts 10:22
What does Acts 10:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:22 means
The messengers explained that Cornelius, a Roman centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, highly respected by Jews, had received a divine warning from an angel. This angel specifically instructed him to send for Peter to come to his house and hear words from him. This detailed explanation provides Peter with external confirmation of the divine nature of the entire situation, solidifying the link between his vision and Cornelius's sending.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And 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.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And 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.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who said: Cornelius, a centurion, a just man and one that feareth God, and having good testimony from all the nation of the Jews, received an answer of an holy angel, to send for thee into his house And to hear words of thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearingGod, 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.
Context
Following Peter's inquiry, this verse provides the messengers' detailed explanation of Cornelius's character and his angelic vision. This account serves to confirm Peter's own divine preparation, solidifying the understanding that this encounter is orchestrated by God. This narrative provides Peter with external validation, directly preceding his decision to lodge the men and journey with them to Caesarea.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 23:50
And behold, a man named Joseph, who was a councillor, a good and righteous man
- Mark 8:38
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man also shall be ashamed of him, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
- Hebrews 10:38
But my righteous one shall live by faith: And if he shrink back, my soul hath no pleasure in him.
- Acts 22:12
And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there,
- 3 John 1:12
Demetrius hath the witness of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness; and thou knowest that our witness is true.
- 2 Corinthians 5:18
But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation;
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