Acts 10:2

Conservative English Version

Cornelius was a very religious man. He worshiped God, and so did everyone else who lived in his house. He had given a lot of money to the poor and was always praying to God.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him to teach his family to obey me forever and to do what is right and fair. Then I will give Abraham many descendants, just as I promised."

1 Kings 8:43

listen from your home in heaven and answer their prayers. Then everyone on earth will worship you, just like your people Israel, and they will know that I have built this temple to honor you.

2 Chronicles 6:33

listen from your home in heaven and answer their prayers. Then everyone on earth will worship you, just as your own people Israel do, and they will know that I have built this temple in your honor.

Job 1:1

Many years ago, a man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was a truly good person, who respected God and refused to do evil.

Job 1:5

After each feast, Job would send for his children and perform a ceremony, as a way of asking God to forgive them of any wrongs they may have done. He would get up early the next morning and offer a sacrifice for each of them, just in case they had sinned or silently cursed God.

Psalm 102:15

Our LORD, the nations will honor you, and all kings on earth will praise your glory.

Psalm 119:2

You bless all of those who follow your commands from deep in their hearts

Psalm 25:5

guide me by your truth and instruct me. You keep me safe, and I always trust you.

Psalm 41:1

(A psalm by David for the music leader.) You, LORD God, bless everyone who cares for the poor, and you rescue those people in times of trouble.

Psalm 55:17

Morning, noon, and night you hear my concerns and my complaints.

Psalm 86:3

Be kind to me! I pray to you all day.

Psalm 88:1

(A song and a psalm by the people of Korah for the music leader. To the tune "Mahalath Leannoth." A special psalm by Heman the Ezrahite.) You keep me safe, LORD God. So when I pray at night,

Ecclesiastes 7:18

Keep to the middle of the road. You can do this if you truly respect God.

Isaiah 59:19

He will attack like a flood in a mighty windstorm. Nations in the west and the east will then honor and praise his wonderful name.

Daniel 6:10

Daniel heard about the law, but when he returned home, he went upstairs and prayed in front of the window that faced Jerusalem. In the same way that he had always done, he knelt down in prayer three times a day, giving thanks to God.

Daniel 6:16

So Darius ordered Daniel to be brought out and thrown into a pit of lions. But he said to Daniel, "You have been faithful to your God, and I pray that he will rescue you."

Daniel 6:20

He was anxious and shouted, "Daniel, you were faithful and served your God. Was he able to save you from the lions?"

Daniel 6:26

I command everyone in my kingdom to worship and honor the God of Daniel. He is the living God, the one who lives forever. His power and his kingdom will never end.

Matthew 25:17

The servant who had two thousand coins did the same with his money and earned two thousand more.

Luke 18:1

Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:

Luke 2:25

At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for God to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him

Acts 10:22

They answered, "Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say."

Acts 10:31

He said, "Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and he knows about your gifts to the poor.

Acts 10:35

God is pleased with everyone who worships him and does right, no matter what nation they come from.

Acts 10:4

Cornelius was surprised and stared at the angel. Then he asked, "What is this all about?" The angel answered, "God has heard your prayers and knows about your gifts to the poor.

Acts 10:7

After saying this, the angel left. Cornelius called in two of his servants and one of his soldiers who worshiped God.

Acts 11:14

Then Peter would tell him how he and everyone in his house could be saved.

Acts 13:16

Paul got up. He motioned with his hand and said: People of Israel, and everyone else who worships God, listen!

Acts 13:26

Now listen, you descendants of Abraham! Pay attention, all of you Gentiles who are here to worship God! Listen to this message about how to be saved, because it is for everyone.

Acts 13:50

But the Jewish leaders went to some of the important men in the town and to some respected women who were religious. They turned them against Paul and Barnabas and started making trouble for them. They even chased them out of that part of the country.

Acts 18:8

Crispus was the leader of the meeting place. He and everyone in his family put their faith in the Lord. Many others in Corinth also heard the message, and all the people who had faith in the Lord were baptized.

Acts 2:5

Many religious Jews from every country in the world were living in Jerusalem.

Acts 22:12

In that city there was a man named Ananias, who faithfully obeyed the Law of Moses and was well liked by all the Jewish people living there.

Acts 8:2

(SEE 8:1)

Acts 9:11

The Lord said to him, "Get up and go to the house of Judas on Straight Street. When you get there, you will find a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus. Saul is praying,

Acts 9:31

The church in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria now had a time of peace and kept on worshiping the Lord. The church became stronger, as the Holy Spirit encouraged it and helped it grow.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means "deer." She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

Colossians 4:2

Never give up praying. And when you pray, keep alert and be thankful.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

and never stop praying.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.

Joshua 24:15

But if you don't want to worship the LORD, then choose right now! Will you worship the same idols your ancestors did? Or since you're living on land that once belonged to the Amorites, maybe you'll worship their gods. I won't. My family and I are going to worship and obey the LORD!

Revelation 15:4

Lord, who doesn't honor and praise your name? You alone are holy, and all nations will come and worship you, because you have shown that you judge with fairness."