In the same way, the man who had received the two talents also earned two more.
Acts 10:2 - The Text-Critical English New Testament He was a devout man who feared God along with his entire household; he gave generously to those in need and always prayed to God. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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 A religious man, and fearing God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and always praying to God. |
In the same way, the man who had received the two talents also earned two more.
Then Jesus told them a parable about the need to pray at all times and not lose heart.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the entire Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for yoʋ to come to his house and to hear a message from yoʋ.”
The man said, ‘Cornelius, yoʋr prayer has been heard, and yoʋr charitable acts have been remembered before God.
but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
Staring at him intently, Cornelius was afraid and said, “What is it, Lord?” The angel said to him, “Yoʋr prayers and charitable acts have ascended as a memorial offering before God.
When the angel who spoke to him went away, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
he will speak a message to yoʋ by which yoʋ will be saved, yoʋ and yoʋr entire household.’
Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.
“Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the message of this salvation has been sent.
But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the prominent men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their region.
Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord together with his whole household. And many of the Corinthians, when they heard, believed and were baptized.
Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven dwelling in Jerusalem.
“Now a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who was well spoken of by all the Jews dwelling there,
Devout men carried Stephen away for burial and made great lamentation over him.
Then the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. For behold, he is praying,
So the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were being strengthened. Continuing in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were being multiplied.
Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which means “Dorcas”). She was always doing good works and charitable acts.
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Who could not fear yoʋ, O Lord, and glorify yoʋr name? For yoʋ alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship before yoʋ, for yoʋr righteous acts have been revealed.”