Acts 10:26
What does Acts 10:26 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:26 means
Peter immediately raised Cornelius, gently but firmly rejecting the worship and declaring, "Stand up; I myself also am a man." This crucial intervention by Peter demonstrates his humility and faithfully redirects worship to God alone. It underscores that Peter, though chosen by God, was merely a human instrument, not to be venerated. This clarification was essential for Cornelius and all present to rightly understand the source of authority and the object of their faith.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But Peter, lifting him up, said, Get up, for I am a man as you are.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and Peter raised him, saying, `Stand up; I also myself am a man;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But Peter lifted him up, saying: Arise: I myself also am a man.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Peter made him rise, saying, Rise up: I myself also am a man.
Context
Directly following Cornelius's act of worship, Peter's immediate response here is vital, affirming his humanity and redirecting appropriate worship to God. This correction establishes Peter's humble leadership and prepares the way for his authoritative message. This moment of theological clarity is crucial before Peter begins to explain the radical implications of God's inclusive plan, underscoring that the message comes from God, not Peter himself.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 48:13
Yea, my hand hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spread out the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.
- Acts 14:14
But when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they rent their garments, and sprang forth among the multitude, crying out
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3
let no man beguile you in any wise: for it will not be, except the falling away come first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,
- Revelation 13:8
And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, every one whose name hath not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that hath been slain.
- 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.
- Matthew 4:10
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
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