Acts 10:33
What does Acts 10:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:33 means
Cornelius concludes his account, affirming his immediate obedience in sending for Peter and commending Peter for his willingness to come. His profound statement, "Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord," powerfully expresses their collective anticipation and readiness to receive God's word. This declaration sets the perfect stage for Peter to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Forthwith therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Forthwith therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So, straight away, I sent for you; and you have done well to come. And now, we are all present before God, ready to give attention to all the things which the Lord has given you to say.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862at once, therefore, I sent to thee; thou also didst do well, having come; now, therefore, are we all before God present to hear all things that have been commanded thee by God.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Immediately therefore I sent to thee: and thou hast done well in coming. Now, therefore, all we are present in thy sight to hear all things whatsoever are commanded thee by the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Immediately therefore I sent to thee, and thou hast well done in coming. Now therefore we are all present beforeGod to hear all things that are commanded thee ofGod.
Context
Concluding his narrative, Cornelius underscores his immediate obedience and the collective readiness of his household and friends to receive God's word. This full and eager receptivity sets the ideal context for Peter's sermon. This verse directly transitions to Peter's groundbreaking address, where he will articulate the universal scope of God's grace, made evident by the very assembly before him.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 17:11
Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
- James 1:21
Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
- Matthew 18:4
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
- James 1:19
Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- Proverbs 1:5
That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:
- Matthew 19:30
But many shall be last that are first; and first that are last.
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