Acts 10:2 - Plain English Version2 He and his family respected God, and they always tried to do things that made God happy. Cornelius gave a lot of money and things to poor people, and he prayed to God every day. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition2 A devout man who venerated God and treated Him with reverential obedience, as did all his household; and he gave much alms to the people and prayed continually to God. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)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. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible2 He and his whole household were pious, Gentile God-worshippers. He gave generously to those in need among the Jewish people and prayed to God constantly. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version2 a devout man, fearing God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God continually. Ver Capítulo |
So if you want to properly understand what is the right thing to do, and if you want to learn how to be strong when you get trouble, just ask God to help you. He will not be angry with you. He is happy when you ask him for help like that, and he will help you and make you think properly. He will make you think the right way so that you will do the right thing.
But the Jewish leaders made trouble for Paul and Barnabas. There were some important women in that town that were not Jews, but they respected God. And there were some important men there too. The Jewish leaders told them bad things about Paul and Barnabas, so those important people made big trouble for Paul and Barnabas. They made so much trouble that Paul and Barnabas had to leave that town.
Then, at last, everything settled down and was quiet for the Christians in the churches in Judea country, and in Galilee country, and in Samaria country, and they got stronger for Jesus. The Holy Spirit helped them to be strong, and they respected Jesus properly. And more people joined them and believed in Jesus.