Acts 10:25

What does Acts 10:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Acts 10:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Acts 10:25 means

As Peter entered, Cornelius met him and, in an act of profound reverence and possibly misunderstanding, fell down at Peter's feet and worshipped him. This intense act shows Cornelius's sincere devotion and his belief that Peter was a divine messenger. However, it also reveals a need for clarification regarding the proper object of worship, which Peter immediately provides, upholding the unique worship due to God alone.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when Peter came in, Cornelius came to him and, falling down at his feet, gave him worship.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and as it came that Peter entered in, Cornelius having met him, having fallen at <FI>his<Fi> feet, did bow before <FI>him<Fi> ;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And it came to pass that when Peter was come in, Cornelius came to meet him and falling at his feet adored.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when Peter was now coming in, Cornelius met him, and falling down did [him] homage.

Context

Upon Peter's entry, this verse describes Cornelius's extreme gesture of reverence, falling down to worship Peter. This action immediately creates a teaching moment for Peter. His prompt correction in the next verse is crucial, establishing foundational theological truth about worship and Peter's own humanity, which is essential before he can deliver the divine message to this eager audience.

v.24And on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.

v.25This passage

v.26But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 14:11

    And when the multitude saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voice, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

  • Daniel 2:46

    Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odors unto him.

  • Daniel 2:30

    But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou mayest know the thoughts of thy heart.

  • Matthew 14:33

    And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

  • Revelation 19:10

    And I fell down before his feet to worship him. And he saith unto me, See thou do it not: I am a fellow-servant with thee and with thy brethren that hold the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

  • Revelation 22:8

    And I John am he that heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel that showed me these things.

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