Acts 10:31
What does Acts 10:31 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:31 means
Cornelius continues his account, quoting the angel's words: "Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God." This reiteration emphasizes the divine recognition of Cornelius's sincere devotion. It confirms that his good deeds and fervent prayers, while not earning salvation, were noticed by God and served as a catalyst for this extraordinary divine intervention, leading him to the message of Christ.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who said, Cornelius, your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your offerings are kept in his memory.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and he said, Cornelius, thy prayer was heard, and thy kind acts were remembered before God;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Cornelius, thy prayer is heard and thy alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and said, Cornelius, thy prayer has been heard, and thy alms have come in remembrance beforeGod.
Context
Continuing his detailed testimony, Cornelius quotes the angel's direct affirmation of his prayers and alms. This reiteration reinforces that God initiated this encounter, confirming His attentive care for those who seek Him, even Gentiles. This leads directly to the angel's precise instructions in the next verse, which will detail how Cornelius was to send for Peter, completing the parallel narratives for Peter.
v.30And 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,
v.31This passage
v.32Send therefore to Joppa, and call unto thee Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner, by the sea side.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 38:5
Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.
- Philippians 4:18
But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
- Revelation 5:8
And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
- Leviticus 5:12
And he shall bring it to the priest, and the priest shall take his handful of it as the memorial thereof, and burn it on the altar, upon the offerings of Jehovah made by fire: it is a sin-offering.
- Acts 10:4
And he, fastening his eyes upon him, and being affrighted, said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are gone up for a memorial before God.
- Leviticus 2:2
and he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests; and he shall take thereout his handful of the fine flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof. And the priest shall burn it as the memorial thereof upon the altar, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savor unto Jehovah:
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