Acts 10

1Nowthere wasa certain man in Cæsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

1But a certain man in Caesarea, — by name Cornelius, a centurion of the band called Italic,

1Nowthere wasa certain man in Cæsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

2a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.

2pious, and fearingGod with all his house, [both] giving much alms to the people, and supplicatingGod continually,

2a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.

3He saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.

3— saw plainly in a vision, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel ofGod coming unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.

3He saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.

4And 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.

4But he, having fixed his eyes upon him, and become full of fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms have gone up for a memorial beforeGod.

4And 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.

5And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

5And now send men to Joppa and fetch Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

5And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

6he lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side.

6He lodges with a certain Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea.

6he lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side.

7And 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;

7And 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,

7And 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;

8and having rehearsed all things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

8and related all things to them, he sent them to Joppa.

8and having rehearsed all things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

9Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour:

9And on the morrow, as these were journeying and drawing near to the city, Peter went up on the house to pray, about the sixth hour.

9Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour:

10and he became hungry, and desired to eat: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance;

10And he became hungry and desired to eat. But as they were making ready an ecstasy came upon him:

10and he became hungry, and desired to eat: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance;

11and he beholdeth the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth:

11and he beholds the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as a great sheet, [bound] by [the] four corners [and] let down to the earth;

11and he beholdeth the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth:

12wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth and birds of the heaven.

12in which were all the quadrupeds and creeping things of the earth, and the fowls of the heaven.

12wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth and birds of the heaven.

13And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.

13And there was a voice to him, Rise, Peter, slay and eat.

13And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.

14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common and unclean.

14And Peter said, In no wise, Lord; for I have never eaten anything common or unclean.

14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common and unclean.

15And a voice came unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, make not thou common.

15And [there was] a voice again the second time to him, WhatGod has cleansed, do not thou make common.

15And a voice came unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, make not thou common.

16And this was done thrice: and straightway the vessel was received up into heaven.

16And this took place thrice, and the vessel was straightway taken up into heaven.

16And this was done thrice: and straightway the vessel was received up into heaven.

17Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood before the gate,

17And as Peter doubted in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold also the men who were sent by Cornelius, having sought out the house of Simon, stood at the gate,

17Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood before the gate,

18and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there.

18and having called [some one], they inquired if Simon who was surnamed Peter was lodged there.

18and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there.

19And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

19But as Peter continued pondering over the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek thee;

19And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

20But arise, and get thee down, and go with them, nothing doubting: for I have sent them.

20but rise up, go down, and go with them, nothing doubting, because I have sent them.

20But arise, and get thee down, and go with them, nothing doubting: for I have sent them.

21And Peter went down to the men, and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

21And Peter going down to the men said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause for which ye come?

21And Peter went down to the men, and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

22And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

22And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearingGod, and borne witness to by the whole nation of the Jews, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, and hear words from thee.

22And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

23So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

23Having therefore invited them in, he lodged them. And on the morrow, rising up he went away with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him.

23So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

24And on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.

24And on the morrow they came to Caesarea. But Cornelius was looking for them, having called together his kinsmen and [his] intimate friends.

24And on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.

25And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

25And when Peter was now coming in, Cornelius met him, and falling down did [him] homage.

25And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

26But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

26But Peter made him rise, saying, Rise up: I myself also am a man.

26But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

27And as he talked with him, he went in, and findeth many come together:

27And he went in, talking with him, and found many gathered together.

27And as he talked with him, he went in, and findeth many come together:

28and he said unto them, Ye yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to join himself or come unto one of another nation; and yet unto me hath God showed that I should not call any man common or unclean:

28And he said to them, Ye know how it is unlawful for a Jew to be joined or come to one of a strange race, and to meGod has shewn to call no man common or unclean.

28and he said unto them, Ye yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to join himself or come unto one of another nation; and yet unto me hath God showed that I should not call any man common or unclean:

29wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.

29Wherefore also, having been sent for, I came without saying anything against it. I inquire therefore for what reason ye have sent for me.

29wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.

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,

30And 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,

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,

31and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

31and said, Cornelius, thy prayer has been heard, and thy alms have come in remembrance beforeGod.

31and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

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.

32Send therefore to Joppa and fetch Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he lodges in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea [who when he is come will speak to thee].

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.

33Forthwith 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.

33Immediately 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.

33Forthwith 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.

34And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

34And Peter opening his mouth said, Of a truth I perceive thatGod is no respecter of persons,

34And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

35but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.

35but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.

35but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.

36The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—

36The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, (he is Lord of all things,)

36The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—

37that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judæa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

37ye know; the testimony which has spread through the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached —

37that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judæa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

38even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

38Jesus who [was] of Nazareth: howGod anointed him with [the] Holy Spirit and with power; who went through [all quarters] doing good, and healing all that were under the power of the devil, becauseGod was with him.

38even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

39And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree.

39We also [are] witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem; whom they also slew, having hanged him on a cross.

39And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree.

40Him God raised up the third day, and gave him to be made manifest,

40This [man]God raised up the third day and gave him to be openly seen,

40Him God raised up the third day, and gave him to be made manifest,

41not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

41not of all the people, but of witnesses who were chosen before ofGod, us who have eaten and drunk with him after he arose from among [the] dead.

41not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

42And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

42And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that he it is who was determinately appointed ofGod [to be] judge of living and dead.

42And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

43To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.

43To him all the prophets bear witness that every one that believes on him will receive through his name remission of sins.

43To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.

44While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word.

44While Peter was yet speaking these words the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were hearing the word.

44While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word.

45And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.

45And the faithful of the circumcision were astonished, as many as came with Peter, that upon the nations also the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out:

45And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.

46For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

46for they heard them speaking with tongues and magnifyingGod. Then Peter answered,

46For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

47Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

47Can any one forbid water that these should not be baptised, who have received the Holy Spirit as we also [did]?

47Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

48And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

48And he commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord. Then they begged him to stay some days.

48And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.