Acts 10:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

² He was very devoted [to his religious principles] and had great respect for God, along with the members of his household. He gave [money] liberally to poor people and prayed to God regularly.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² 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.

American 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.

Common English Bible

² 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.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² a devout man, fearing God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God continually.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

² A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and always praying to God.

Acts 10:2 Cross References

Matthew 25:17

In the same way the one who was given two talents made two more.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.

Luke 2:25

Now there was a righteous and devoted man named Simeon at Jerusalem, who was expecting the consolation of the Israelites [i.e., the coming of the Messiah to save them], and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Acts 10:22

They said, “Cornelius, a [military] man in charge of one hundred soldiers, [and] a man who does what is right, [and] who respects God and who has a good reputation among all the Jews [who know him], was urged by God through a holy angel to have you come to his house so he could hear you speak [about salvation, See 11:14].”

Acts 10:31

He said to me, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and God has taken account of your giving money to poor people.

Acts 10:35

but that whoever respects Him and does what is right, whatever country he may be from, is acceptable to Him.

Acts 10:4

As he stared at [the angel] in fright, he asked, “What is it, Lord?” [Note: The word “Lord” here could also be translated “Sir,” and its correct rendering depends on whether or not Cornelius understood the angel to be from God]. And the angel replied, “Your [continual] prayers and [generous] gifts to poor people have not gone unnoticed before God.

Acts 10:7

When the angel who spoke with him had left, Cornelius called two of his house servants and a soldier who was devoted [to God], men who worked for him regularly,

Acts 11:14

so he can speak words to you that will bring salvation to you and your household.’

Acts 13:16

So, Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand [to get their attention], he said, “You Israelites and those who have great respect for God, listen [to me].

Acts 13:26

“You brothers, descendants of Abraham’s family and those of you who respect God very much, this message of salvation was intended for us.

Acts 13:50

But the Jews incited the devoted [non-Jewish] women who held respected positions, and the principal men of the city, by stirring up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and [succeeded] in running them out of the region.

Acts 18:8

Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and all of his family became believers in the Lord. [And] many of the Corinthians who heard [Paul’s message] believed [in the Lord] and were immersed [into Christ].

Acts 2:5

Now some devoted Jews from every nation of the world were visiting Jerusalem [for the Pentecost festival].

Acts 22:12

“[Then] Ananias, a man who was devoted to [observing] the Law of Moses and who had a good reputation among all the Jews who lived there,

Acts 8:2

The godly men who buried Stephen’s body mourned over his loss very deeply.

Acts 9:11

The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to Straight Street and ask for a person named Saul, from Tarsus, at the home of Judas; you will find him [there] praying.”

Acts 9:31

So, the church throughout all of Judea, Galilee and Samaria was multiplied in number, enjoyed peace, was built up [spiritually] and lived in awe of the Lord and was comforted by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 9:36

Now at Joppa [Note: This was also a town on the west coast of Palestine, today called “Jaffa,” and is now a part of Tel Aviv] there was a certain disciple named Tabitha (she was also called Dorcas, which means “Gazelle”). She practiced many good deeds and always gave money to poor people.

Colossians 4:2

Continue to pray regularly; stay alert and be thankful.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Never stop praying.

James 1:5

But if any one of you lacks wisdom, he should pray to God, who gives to everyone generously and does not begrudge [the person who asks], and it will be given to him.

Revelation 15:4

O Lord, who will not fear [you] and honor your name, for only you are holy? [So], all the nations will come and worship in front of you, for your righteous deeds have been revealed.”