Acts 10:7
What does Acts 10:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 10:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 10:7 means
Confirming the angel's departure, Cornelius immediately acts in obedience, calling two of his household servants and a devout soldier who was always available to him. This swift and deliberate response demonstrates his faith and seriousness about the divine instruction. His inclusion of a "devout soldier" shows that his godliness influenced others in his household, and that he chose reliable, trustworthy individuals for this important mission.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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;
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when the angel who said these words to him had gone away, he sent for two of his house-servants, and a God-fearing man of the army, one of those who were waiting on him at all times;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And when the messenger who is speaking to Cornelius went away, having called two of his domestics, and a pious soldier of those waiting on him continually,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And when the angel who spoke to him was departed, he called two of his household servants and a soldier who feared the Lord, of them that were under him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And when the angel who was speaking to him had departed, having called two of his household and a pious soldier of those who were constantly with him,
Context
After receiving the angelic message and specific instructions, Cornelius's immediate and obedient response is depicted here. His swift action in commissioning messengers underscores his faith and underscores the urgency of the divine command. This verse transitions directly to his delegation of the task, preparing for the servants' journey and setting up Peter's concurrent divine preparation in the verses that follow.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 10:1
Nowthere wasa certain man in Cæsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
- Genesis 24:1
And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and Jehovah had blessed Abraham in all things.
- Genesis 24:52
And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto Jehovah.
- Matthew 8:9
For I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
- 1 Samuel 14:6
And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armor, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that Jehovah will work for us; for there is no restraint to Jehovah to save by many or by few.
- Philemon 1:16
no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
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