Acts — Chapter 10

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Acts 10:1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, ^Ra centurion of the band called the Italian band,

Acts 10:2 A ^Rdevout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

Acts 10:3 He ^Rsaw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

Acts 10:4 And when he looked on him, ^Rhe was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

Acts 10:5 And now ^Rsend men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

Acts 10:6 He lodgeth with ^Rone Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

Acts 10:7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called ^Rtwo of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

Acts 10:8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, ^Rhe sent them to Joppa.

Acts 10:9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, ^RPeter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

Acts 10:10 And ^Rhe became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

Acts 10:11 And ^Rsaw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

Acts 10:12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

Acts 10:13 And there came a voice to him, ^RRise, Peter; kill, and eat.

Acts 10:14 But Peter said, ^RNot so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

Acts 10:15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, ^RWhat God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

Acts 10:16 This was done ^Rthrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

Acts 10:17 Now ^Rwhile Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

Acts 10:18 And called, ^Rand asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

Acts 10:19 While Peter thought on the vision, ^Rthe Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

Acts 10:20 Arise therefore, ^Rand get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

Acts 10:21 Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, ^RBehold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

Acts 10:22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, ^Ra just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

Acts 10:23 Then called he them in, ^Rand lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

Acts 10:24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

Acts 10:25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, ^Rand fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

Acts 10:26 But Peter took him up, saying, ^RStand up; I myself also am a man.

Acts 10:27 And as he talked with him, he went in, ^Rand found many that were come together.

Acts 10:28 And he said unto them, Ye know how ^Rthat it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Acts 10:29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, ^Ras soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

Acts 10:30 And Cornelius said, ^RFour days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

Acts 10:31 And said, Cornelius, ^Rthy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

Acts 10:32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

Acts 10:33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore ^Rare we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

Acts 10:34 Then Peter ^Ropened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Acts 10:35 But in every nation he that ^Rfeareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

Acts 10:36 The ^Rword which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

Acts 10:37 That word, I say, ^Rye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: ^Rwho went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Acts 10:39 And ^Rwe are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

Acts 10:40 ^RHim God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

Acts 10:41 ^RNot to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

Acts 10:42 And ^Rhe commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

Acts 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that ^Rthrough his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

Acts 10:44 While Peter yet spake these words, ^Rthe Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

Acts 10:45 And ^Rthey of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 10:46 For they heard them ^Rspeak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

Acts 10:47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

Acts 10:48 And he ^Rcommanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Acts 10:1–16 — Cornelius and Peter receive preparing visions

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Cornelius is directed to send for Peter, while Peter’s rooftop vision challenges his declaration about common and unclean food. The repeated instruction prepares him for visitors he would not ordinarily receive.

Key Truth: Let God’s instruction challenge an unexamined boundary.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Acts 10:17–33 — The messengers are welcomed and the household gathers

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The Spirit directs Peter to accompany the visitors. At Cornelius’s house Peter refuses worship, explains the change in his understanding, and hears how the household has gathered to receive God’s commanded word.

Key Truth: Meet a sincere invitation with humility and attentive witness.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Acts 10:34–48 — Jesus is proclaimed and the Gentiles receive the Holy Ghost

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Peter proclaims Jesus’ ministry, death, resurrection, judgment, and remission of sins through belief. The Holy Ghost falls on the hearers, astonishing Jewish believers, and Peter directs their baptism.

Key Truth: Receive God’s demonstrated welcome rather than resisting it through inherited assumptions.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Isaiah 49:6 — The promise of salvation reaching the earth’s ends offers a connection with the Gentile household’s welcome.

Isaiah 49:6 (KJV) And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

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