For I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of YHWH, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that YHWH may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”
Acts 10:2 - Y'all Version Bible He and his entire household were devout and feared God, doing many charitable deeds for the people and praying to God continually. 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. |
For I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of YHWH, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that YHWH may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”
hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you for; that all the peoples of the earth may know your name, to fear you, as do your people Israel, and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by your name.
then hear from heaven, even from your dwelling place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you for; that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your people Israel, and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by your name.
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil.
When the days of their feasting had run their course, Job sent for them and sanctified them. He rose up early in the morning and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, “It may be that my sons have sinned, and renounced God in their hearts.” Job did so continually.
So the nations will fear the name of YHWH, all the kings of the earth your glory.
Blessed are those who keep ʜɪꜱ statutes, who seek ʜɪᴍ with their whole heart.
Guide me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. I wait for you all day long.
Blessed are those who are considerate of the poor. YHWH will deliver them in the day of evil.
Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. Hᴇ will hear my voice.
YHWH, the God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before you.
It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also don’t withdraw your hand from that; for he who fears God will come out of them all.
So they will fear the name of YHWH from the west, and ʜɪꜱ glory from the rising of the sun; for ʜᴇ will come as a rushing stream, which the Spirit of YHWH drives.
When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. The king spoke and said to Daniel, “Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you.”
When he came near to the den to Daniel, he cried with a troubled voice. The king spoke and said to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God, is your God, whom you serve continually, able to deliver you from the lions?”
“I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. “For he is the living God, and steadfast forever. His kingdom is that which will not be destroyed. His dominion will be even to the end.
Then Jesus told them a parable about the need to always pray and not give up.
Now, there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
They said, “Cornelius the centurion, a righteous man who fears God, and who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish ethnic group, was divinely directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and listen to what you say.”
and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charitable deeds have been remembered in the sight of God.
but in every ethnic group the one who fears ʜɪᴍ and does what is right is acceptable to ʜɪᴍ.
Staring at him in fear, he said, “What is it, Lord?” The angel told him, “Your prayers and your charitable deeds have gone up for a memorial offering before God.
When the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants.
He will speak a message to you through which you will be saved, you and all your house.’
Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and said, “Men of Israel and those who fear God, y’all listen.
“Siblings, children of Abraham’s family, and those among y’all who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to y’all.
But the Jews incited the prominent God-fearing women and the prominent men of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and threw them out of their region.
Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and his entire house believed in the Lord. Many of the Corinthians who heard believed and were baptized.
Now there were devout Jews from every ethnic group under heaven living in Jerusalem.
“Ananias, a devout man according to the law, and highly spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,
The Lord said to him, “Get up and go to Straight street, and at the house of Judah ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. For he is praying,
Then the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was being built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in number.
In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha (Greek translation: Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of compassion.
But if any of y’all lacks wisdom, that person should ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to them.
If it seems terrible in your* eyes to worship YHWH, y’all must choose today whom y’all will worship—the gods y’all’s ancestors worshiped beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land y’all dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve YHWH.”
Who wouldn’t fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. For all the ethnic groups will come and worship before you. For your righteous acts have been revealed.”