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Acts 10

1 Now there was a certain man in Cæsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • There G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Cæsarea G2542 (Καισάρεια) — Cæsaria, the name of two places in Palestine
  • called G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • a centurion G1543 (ἑκατοντάρχης) — the captain of one hundred men
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the band G4686 (σπεῖρα) — a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e. (figuratively) a mass of men (a Roman military cohort; also (by analogy) a squad of Levitical janitors)
  • called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • the Italian G2483 (Ἰταλικός) — Italic, i.e. belonging to Italia

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • devout G2152 (εὐσεβής) — well-reverent, i.e. pious
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • one that feared G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • which G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • gave G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • alms G1654 (ἐλεημοσύνη) — compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction
  • to the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • prayed G1189 (δέομαι) — to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
  • to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • alway G1275 (διαπαντός) — through all time, i.e. (adverbially) constantly

3 He 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a vision G3705 (ὅραμα) — something gazed at, i.e. a spectacle (especially supernatural)
  • evidently G5320 (φανερῶς) — plainly, i.e. clearly or publicly
  • about G5616 (ὡσεί) — as if
  • the ninth G1766 (ἔννατος) — ninth
  • hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • of the day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • an angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • coming in G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman

4 And 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when he looked G816 (ἀτενίζω) — to gaze intently
  • on him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • he was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • afraid G1719 (ἔμφοβος) — in fear, i.e. alarmed
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • is it G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • he said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • prayers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • prayers G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • thine G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • alms G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • alms G1654 (ἐλεημοσύνη) — compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction
  • are come up G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • a memorial G3422 (μνημόσυνον) — a reminder (memorandum), i.e. record
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 9:36 · Acts 9:38 · Acts 10:18 · Acts 10:32 · Acts 15:7 · Acts 16:9
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Joppa G2445 (Ἰόππη) — Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine
  • call for G3343 (μεταπέμπω) — to send from elsewhere, i.e. (middle voice) to summon or invite
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • surname is G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 9:6 · Acts 9:43 · Acts 11:13 · Romans 10:14 · Ephesians 4:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • lodgeth G3579 (ξενίζω) — to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange
  • with G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • one G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • a tanner G1038 (βυρσεύς) — a tanner
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • by G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the sea side G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • shall tell G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • oughtest G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
  • to do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)

7 And 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;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • the angel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • unto Cornelius G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • was departed G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • he called G5455 (φωνέω) — to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • household servants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • household servants G3610 (οἰκέτης) — a fellow resident, i.e. menial domestic
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • a devout G2152 (εὐσεβής) — well-reverent, i.e. pious
  • soldier G4757 (στρατιώτης) — a camper-out, i.e. a (common) warrior (literally or figuratively)
  • of them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that waited G4342 (προσκαρτερέω) — to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to ad…
  • on him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • continually G4342 (προσκαρτερέω) — to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to ad…

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when he had declared G1834 (ἐξηγέομαι) — to consider out (aloud), i.e. rehearse, unfold
  • all G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular) every one
  • things G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular) every one
  • unto them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • he sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Joppa G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Joppa G2445 (Ἰόππη) — Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine

9 Now 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:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • On G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the morrow G1887 (ἐπαύριον) — occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. ( being implied) to-morrow
  • as G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • they went on their journey G3596 (ὁδοιπορέω) — to be a wayfarer, i.e. travel
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • drew nigh G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
  • unto the city G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • went up G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the housetop G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the housetop G1430 (δῶμα) — properly, an edifice, i.e. (specially) a roof
  • to pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • about G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • the sixth G1623 (ἕκτος) — sixth
  • hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he became G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • very hungry G4361 (πρόσπεινος) — hungering further, i.e. intensely hungry
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • have eaten G1089 (γεύομαι) — to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • while they G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • made ready G3903 (παρασκευάζω) — to furnish aside, i.e. get ready
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • fell G1968 (ἐπιπίπτω) — to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)
  • into G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • a trance G1611 (ἔκστασις) — a displacement of the mind, i.e. bewilderment, "ecstasy"

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • saw G2334 (θεωρέω) — to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • opened G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
  • a certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • vessel G4632 (σκεῦος) — a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband])
  • descending G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • it had been a great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • sheet G3607 (ὀθόνη) — a linen cloth, i.e. (especially) a sail
  • knit G1210 (δέω) — to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • at the four G5064 (τέσσαρες) — four
  • corners G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • let down G2524 (καθίημι) — and (to send); to lower
  • to G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 7:8 · Isaiah 11:6 · Isaiah 65:25 · 1 Corinthians 6:9
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • were G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
  • all manner of G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • fourfooted beasts G5074 (τετράπους) — a quadruped
  • of the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • wild beasts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wild beasts G2342 (θηρίον) — a dangerous animal
  • creeping things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • creeping things G2062 (ἑρπετόν) — a reptile, i.e. (by Hebraism (compare )) a small animal
  • fowls G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fowls G4071 (πετεινόν) — a flying animal, i.e. bird
  • of the air G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the air G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Jeremiah 35:2 · Acts 10:10
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there came G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • a voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Rise G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • kill G2380 (θύω) — properly, to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), i.e. (by implication) to sacrifice (properly, by fire, but genitive case); by extension to immolate (slaughter…
  • eat G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Not so G3365 (μηδαμῶς) — by no means
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I have G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • never G3763 (οὐδέποτε) — not even at any time, i.e. never at all
  • eaten G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • any thing G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that is profane G2839 (κοινός) — common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • unclean G169 (ἀκάθαρτος) — impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the second time G1208 (δεύτερος) — (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
  • What G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath cleansed G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
  • call G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • profane G2840 (κοινόω) — to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 41:32 · 2 Corinthians 13:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • was done G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • thrice G5151 (τρίς) — three times
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the vessel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the vessel G4632 (σκεῦος) — a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband])
  • was received up G353 (ἀναλαμβάνω) — to take up
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

17 Now 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,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 2:12 · Acts 5:24 · Acts 9:43 · Acts 10:3 · Acts 10:7 · Acts 25:20 · 1 Peter 1:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • while G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • Peter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • doubted G1280 (διαπορέω) — to be thoroughly nonplussed
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • this vision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this vision G3705 (ὅραμα) — something gazed at, i.e. a spectacle (especially supernatural)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he had seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • should mean G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Cornelius G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • had made enquiry G1331 (διερωτάω) — to question throughout, i.e. ascertain by interrogation
  • for Simon’s G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • stood G2186 (ἐφίστημι) — to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);
  • before G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the gate G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the gate G4440 (πυλών) — a gate-way, door-way of a building or city; by implication, a portal or vestibule

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 10:5 · Acts 11:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • called G5455 (φωνέω) — to emit a sound (animal, human or instrumental); by implication, to address in words or by name, also in imitation
  • and asked G4441 (πυνθάνομαι) — to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from , which properly means a request as a favor; and from , whi…
  • whether G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • was surnamed G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • were lodged G3579 (ξενίζω) — to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange
  • there G1759 (ἐνθάδε) — properly, within, i.e. (of place) here, hither

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • While G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • thought G1760 (ἐνθυμέομαι) — to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
  • on G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • the vision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the vision G3705 (ὅραμα) — something gazed at, i.e. a spectacle (especially supernatural)
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • said unto G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • three G5140 (τρεῖς) — "three"
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Isaiah 48:16 · Zechariah 2:9 · Acts 8:26 · Acts 9:15 · Acts 9:17 · Acts 13:4 · Acts 15:7
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Arise G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • therefore G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • and get thee down G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • doubting G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
  • nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • for G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 10:29
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • went down G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Cornelius G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • he whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • the cause G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the cause G156 (αἰτία) — a cause (as if asked for), i.e. (logical) reason (motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved)
  • wherefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • ye G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • are come G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property

22 And 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • the centurion G1543 (ἑκατοντάρχης) — the captain of one hundred men
  • a just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • one that feareth G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • of good report G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • among G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • the nation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the nation G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • of the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • was warned from God G5537 (χρηματίζω) — to utter an oracle (compare the original sense of ), i.e. divinely intimate; by implication, (compare the secular sense of ) to constitute a firm for business…
  • by G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • an holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • to send for G3343 (μεταπέμπω) — to send from elsewhere, i.e. (middle voice) to summon or invite
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…

23 So 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • called he G1528 (εἰσκαλέω) — to invite in
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • in G1528 (εἰσκαλέω) — to invite in
  • and lodged G3579 (ξενίζω) — to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • on the morrow G1887 (ἐπαύριον) — occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. ( being implied) to-morrow
  • Peter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • went away G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Joppa G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Joppa G2445 (Ἰόππη) — Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine
  • accompanied G4905 (συνέρχομαι) — to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the morrow after G1887 (ἐπαύριον) — occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. ( being implied) to-morrow
  • they entered G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • they entered G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Cæsarea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Cæsarea G2542 (Καισάρεια) — Cæsaria, the name of two places in Palestine
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Cornelius G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • waited for G4328 (προσδοκάω) — to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and had G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • called together G4779 (συγκαλέω) — to convoke
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • kinsmen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • kinsmen G4773 (συγγενής) — a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman
  • near G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • near G316 (ἀναγκαῖος) — necessary; by implication, close (of kin)
  • friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • Peter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • coming in G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • Cornelius G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • met G4876 (συναντάω) — to meet with; figuratively, to occur
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and fell down G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • at G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • his feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • his feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • and worshipped G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • took G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • up G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Stand up G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • myself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • also G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • as he talked with G4926 (συνομιλέω) — to converse mutually
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • he went in G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • that were come together G4905 (συνέρχομαι) — to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)

28 and 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:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • he said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • know G1987 (ἐπίσταμαι) — to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
  • how that G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • it is an unlawful thing G111 (ἀθέμιτος) — illegal; by implication, flagitious
  • for a man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • that is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • to keep company G2853 (κολλάω) — to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • come unto G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
  • one of another nation G246 (ἀλλόφυλος) — foreign, i.e. (specially) Gentile
  • but G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath shewed G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show (literally or figuratively)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • that G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show (literally or figuratively)
  • I should G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • not G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • call G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • any man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • common G2839 (κοινός) — common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane
  • unclean G169 (ἀκάθαρτος) — impure (ceremonially, morally (lewd) or specially, (demonic))

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Psalms 119:60 · Acts 10:19 · 1 Peter 3:15
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • came I G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • without gainsaying G369 (ἀναντιῤῥήτως) — promptly
  • as soon as I was sent for G3343 (μεταπέμπω) — to send from elsewhere, i.e. (middle voice) to summon or invite
  • I ask G4441 (πυνθάνομαι) — to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from , which properly means a request as a favor; and from , whi…
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • for what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • intent G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • ye have sent for G3343 (μεταπέμπω) — to send from elsewhere, i.e. (middle voice) to summon or invite
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

30 And 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,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Cornelius G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • Four G5067 (τέταρτος) — fourth
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • ago G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • I was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • fasting G3522 (νηστεύω) — to abstain from food (religiously)
  • until G3360 (μέχρι) — as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas refers especially to the space of time or place intervenin…
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • hour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • at the ninth G1766 (ἔννατος) — ninth
  • I prayed G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • stood G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • bright G2986 (λαμπρός) — radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
  • clothing G2066 (ἐσθής) — dress

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • said G5346 (φημί) — to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say
  • Cornelius G2883 (Κορνήλιος) — Cornelius, a Roman
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • prayer G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • prayer G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • is heard G1522 (εἰσακούω) — to listen to
  • thine G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • alms G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • alms G1654 (ἐλεημοσύνη) — compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction
  • are had in remembrance G3403 (μιμνήσκω) — to remind, i.e. (middle voice) to recall to mind
  • in the sight of G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

32 Send 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Joppa G2445 (Ἰόππη) — Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • call hither G3333 (μετακαλέω) — to call elsewhere, i.e. summon
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • surname is G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke (for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • he G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is lodged G3579 (ξενίζω) — to be a host (passively, a guest); by implication, be (make, appear) strange
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • of G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • a tanner G1038 (βυρσεύς) — a tanner
  • by G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the sea side G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
  • who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • when he cometh G3854 (παραγίνομαι) — to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
  • shall speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou

33 Forthwith 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Immediately G1824 (ἐξαυτῆς) — from that hour, i.e. instantly
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • I sent G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • hast G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
  • done G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • that thou art come G3854 (παραγίνομαι) — to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
  • Now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • are we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • here present G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • are commanded G4367 (προστάσσω) — to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • opened G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Of G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • a truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • I perceive G2638 (καταλαμβάνω) — to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc. (literally or figuratively)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • respecter of persons G4381 (προσωπολήπτης) — an accepter of a face (individual), i.e. (specially), one exhibiting partiality

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • nation G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that feareth G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • worketh G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • accepted G1184 (δεκτός) — approved; (figuratively) propitious
  • with him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • unto the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the children G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
  • preaching G2097 (εὐαγγελίζω) — to announce good news ("evangelize") especially the gospel
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • he G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • of all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • That word G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • which was published G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • throughout G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • Judæa G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Judæa G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine
  • and began G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Galilee G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Galilee G1056 (Γαλιλαία) — Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine
  • after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • the baptism G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the baptism G908 (βάπτισμα) — baptism (technically or figuratively)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • preached G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)

38 even 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • How G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • anointed G5548 (χρίω) — to smear or rub with oil, i.e. (by implication) to consecrate to an office or religious service
  • G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Nazareth G3478 (Ναζαρέθ) — Nazareth or Nazaret, a place in Palestine
  • with the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • with power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • went about G1330 (διέρχομαι) — to traverse (literally)
  • doing good G2109 (εὐεργετέω) — to be philanthropic
  • healing G2390 (ἰάομαι) — to cure (literally or figuratively)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were oppressed G2616 (καταδυναστεύω) — to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the devil G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

39 And 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • witnesses G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • of all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • both G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the land G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the land G5561 (χώρα) — room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
  • of the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • Jerusalem G2419 (Ἱερουσαλήμ) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • they slew G337 (ἀναιρέω) — to take up, i.e. adopt; by implication, to take away (violently), i.e. abolish, murder
  • and hanged G2910 (κρεμάννυμι) — to hang
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • a tree G3586 (ξύλον) — timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Him G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • raised up G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • the third G5154 (τρίτος) — third; neuter (as noun) a third part, or (as adverb) a (or the) third time, thirdly
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shewed G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • openly G1717 (ἐμφανής) — apparent in self

41 not 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 24:30 · Luke 24:41 · Acts 1:2 · Acts 1:22 · Acts 10:39 · Acts 13:31
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • to all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • unto witnesses G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • chosen before G4401 (προχειροτονέω) — to elect in advance
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • to us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • who G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • did eat G4906 (συνεσθίω) — to take food in company with
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • drink with G4844 (συμπίνω) — to partake a beverage in company
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • rose G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)

42 And 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he commanded G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • to preach G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
  • unto the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • to testify G1263 (διαμαρτύρομαι) — to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • he which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • was ordained G3724 (ὁρίζω) — to mark out or bound ("horizon"), i.e. (figuratively) to appoint, decree, specify
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • the Judge G2923 (κριτής) — a judge (genitive case or specially)
  • of quick G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • To him G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • give G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • that through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shall receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • remission G859 (ἄφεσις) — freedom; (figuratively) pardon
  • of sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 2:2 · Acts 4:31 · Acts 8:15 · Acts 11:15 · Acts 15:8 · Acts 19:6
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • While Peter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • While Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • words G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • fell G1968 (ἐπιπίπτω) — to embrace (with affection) or seize (with more or less violence; literally or figuratively)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…

45 And 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.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
  • which believed G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • were astonished G1839 (ἐξίστημι) — to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane
  • as many as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • came G4905 (συνέρχομαι) — to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
  • with Peter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • because that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • was poured out G1632 (ἐκχέω) — to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow
  • the gift G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the gift G1431 (δωρεά) — a gratuity
  • of the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…

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

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 2:4 · Acts 2:11 · Acts 19:6 · 1 Corinthians 14:20
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • they heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • with tongues G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • magnify G3170 (μεγαλύνω) — to make (or declare) great, i.e. increase or (figuratively) extol
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • answered G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • Peter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • forbid G2967 (κωλύω) — to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act)
  • G3385 (μήτι) — whether at all
  • water G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
  • that G2967 (κωλύω) — to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act)
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • should G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • be baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • have received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • as well G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • as G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)

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

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • he commanded G4367 (προστάσσω) — to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to be baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e. fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution, especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • prayed they G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to tarry G1961 (ἐπιμένω) — to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere)
  • certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…