Acts 11:14
What does Acts 11:14 mean?
A plain-English look at Acts 11:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Acts 11:14 means
The direct message delivered by the angel to Cornelius was a promise that Peter would speak words which would bring salvation to Cornelius and his entire household. This highlights the centrality of the gospel message and its power to save. It also emphasizes the inclusivity of God's grace, extending salvation not just to individuals but to entire families, mirroring the pattern seen in Jewish covenantal promises. Peter's role was to be the mouthpiece for this life-giving message, signifying the universal reach of the Good News.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000who shall speak unto thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901who shall speak unto thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who will say words to you through which you and all your family may get salvation.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862who shall speak sayings by which thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who shall speak to thee words whereby thou shalt be saved, and all thy house.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890who shall speak words to thee whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.
Context
This verse details the specific promise from the angel to Cornelius, emphasizing that salvation for him and his household would come through Peter's words. This sets a clear expectation for Peter's preaching and prepares the audience for the miraculous outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It reinforces the divine orchestration of events and underscores the redemptive power of the spoken gospel, which is about to be witnessed in the very next verse.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 112:2
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: The generation of the upright shall be blessed.
- John 12:50
And I know that his commandment is life eternal; the things therefore which I speak, even as the Father hath said unto me, so I speak.
- Genesis 18:19
For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
- Luke 19:10
For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.
- Psalms 115:13
He will bless them that fear Jehovah, Both small and great.
- 1 John 5:9
If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son.
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