Acts 10:2

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

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

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 10:22

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 13:16

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

Acts 10:35

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

Acts 10:7

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

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.”

Acts 18:8

Crispus was the leader of the synagogue. 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 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.

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 him to save the people of Israel. God's Spirit came to him

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.”

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.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

and never stop praying.

Colossians 4:2

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

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 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 this part of the country.

Acts 10:31

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

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.

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 9:11

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,

Luke 18:1

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

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.

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 6:10

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.

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.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

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

Psalm 119:2

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

Psalm 102:15

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

Psalm 88:1

You keep me safe, Lord God. So when I pray at night,

Psalm 86:3

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

Psalm 55:17

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

Psalm 41:1

You, Lord God, bless everyone who cares for the poor, and you rescue those people in times of trouble.

Psalm 25:5

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joshua 24:15

But if you don't want to worship the Lord, then choose here and 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!

Genesis 18:19

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

Acts 2:5

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

Acts 11:14

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

Matthew 25:17

The servant who had 2,000 coins did the same with his money and earned 2,000 more.