Acts 10:30
What does Acts 10:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:30 means
Cornelius recounts his vision, stating that four days prior, at the ninth hour of prayer, a man in bright apparel—an angel—stood before him. His precise recall of details, including the time and the angel's appearance, underscores the vividness and impact of the experience. This repeated testimony confirms the divine origin of the mission, aligning perfectly with God's working in Peter's life.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Cornelius said, Four days ago, until this hour, I was keeping the ninth hour of prayer in my house; and behold, a man stood before me in bright apparel,
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Cornelius said, Four days ago, until this hour, I was keeping the ninth hour of prayer in my house; and behold, a man stood before me in bright apparel,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Cornelius said, Four days from now I was in my house in prayer at the ninth hour; and I saw before me a man in shining clothing,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Cornelius said, `Four days ago till this hour, I was fasting, and <FI>at<Fi> the ninth hour praying in my house, and, lo, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Cornelius said: Four days ago, unto this hour, I was praying in my house, at the ninth hour and behold a man stood before me in white apparel and said:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Cornelius said, Four days ago I had been [fasting] unto this hour, and the ninth [I was] praying in my house, and lo, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Context
Responding to Peter's question, Cornelius begins to recount his angelic vision, providing Peter with the full narrative from his perspective. This detailed recall of the angelic visit confirms the divine coordination of events to Peter, solidifying his understanding that this encounter is God-ordained. This account directly prepares for Peter to understand the full reason he was called to this Gentile household.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 24:4
And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:
- Acts 3:1
Now Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, beingthe ninth hour.
- Mark 16:6
And he saith unto them, Be not amazed: ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him!
- Matthew 28:3
His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
- Acts 10:7
And when the angel that spake unto him was departed, he called two of his household-servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
- Ezra 9:4
Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the trespass of them of the captivity; and I sat confounded until the evening oblation.
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