Acts, 10

1. There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian [band],

1. There was in Caesarea a man named Cornelius, captain of what was called the Italian Battalion.

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.

2. He was a religious and God-fearing man together with his whole household. He gave generously to the people and constantly prayed to God.

3. He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

3. One afternoon at about three he had a vision in which he clearly saw an angel of God coming towards him and calling him, "Cornelius!"

4. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

4. He stared at the vision with awe and said, "What is it, sir?" And the angel answered, "Your prayers and your alms have just been recalled before God.

5. And now send men to Joppa, and call for [one] Simon, whose surname is Peter:

5. Now send some men to Joppa and summon a certain Simon also known as Peter;

6. He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

6. he is the guest of Simon, a tanner, who lives beside the sea."

7. And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

7. As soon as the angel who spoke to him departed, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among those attached to his service,

8. And when he had declared all [these] things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

8. and after having explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

9. On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

9. The next day, while they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up to the roof at about noon to pray.

10. And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

10. He became hungry and wished to eat, but while they were preparing food, he fell into a trance.

11. And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

11. The heavens were opened to him and he saw an object that looked like a large sheet coming down, until it rested on the ground by its four corners.

12. Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

12. In it were all kinds of four-legged animals of the earth, reptiles and birds.

13. And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

13. Then a voice said to him, "Get up, Peter, kill and eat!"

14. But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

14. But Peter replied, "Certainly not, Lord! I have never eaten any defiled or unclean creature."

15. And the voice [spake] unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, [that] call not thou common.

15. And again a second time the voice spoke, "What God has made clean, you must not call unclean."

16. This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

16. This happened three times and then the sheet was taken up again into the sky.

17. Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

17. While Peter was still puzzling over the meaning of the vision he had seen, the messengers of Cornelius arrived at the gate asking for the house of Simon.

18. And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

18. They called out to inquire whether Simon, also known as Peter, was staying there.

19. While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

19. At that moment, as Peter continued pondering on the vision, the Spirit spoke to him, "There are men looking for you;

20. Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

20. get up and go downstairs and follow them without hesitation, for I have sent them."

21. Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what [is] the cause wherefore ye are come?

21. So Peter went and said to the men, "I am the one you are looking for. What brings you here?" They answered,

22. And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

22. "He who sent us is Captain Cornelius. He is an upright and God-fearing man, well respected by all the Jewish people. He has been instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, so that he may listen to what you have to say."

23. Then called he them in, and lodged [them]. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

23. So Peter invited them in and put them up for the night. The next day he went off with them and some of the believers from Joppa accompanied him.

24. And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

24. The following day, he arrived in Caesarea where Cornelius was expecting them; he had called together his relatives and close friends.

25. And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [him].

25. As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius went to him, fell on his knees and bowed low.

26. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

26. But Peter lifted him up saying, "Stand up, for I too am a human being."

27. And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

27. After talking with him, Peter entered and found many people assembled there.

28. And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

28. Then he said to them, "You know that it is forbidden for Jews to associate with anyone of another nation or to enter their houses. But God has made it clear to me that no one should call any person common or unclean;

29. Therefore came I [unto you] without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

29. because of this I came at once when I was sent for. Now I should like to know why you sent for me."

30. And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

30. Cornelius then answered, "Just three days ago at this time, about three in the afternoon, I was praying in my house when a man in shining clothes stood before me

31. And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

31. and said to me: 'Cornelius, God has heard your prayer, and your alms have been remembered before him.

32. Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of [one] Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

32. Send someone, therefore, to Joppa and ask for Simon, also known as Peter, who is guest at the house of Simon the tanner by the sea.'

33. Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

33. So I sent for you at once and you have been kind enough to come. Now we are all here in God's presence, waiting to hear all that the Lord has commanded you to say."

34. Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

34. Peter then spoke to them, "Truly, I realize that God does not show partiality,

35. But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

35. but in all nations he listens to everyone who fears God and does good.

36. The word which [God] sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

36. And this is the message he has sent to the children of Israel, the good news of peace he has proclaimed through Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of all.

37. That word, [I say], ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

37. No doubt you have heard of the event that occurred throughout the whole country of the Jews, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism John preached.

38. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

38. You know how God anointed Jesus the Nazarean with Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all who were under the devil's power, because God was with him;

39. And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

39. we are witnesses of all that he did throughout the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem itself. Yet they put him to death by hanging him on a wooden cross.

40. Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

40. But God raised him to life on the third day and let him manifest himself,

41. Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, [even] to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

41. not to all the people, but to the witnesses that were chosen beforehand by God - to us who ate and drank with him after his resurrection from death.

42. And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead.

42. And he commanded us to preach to the people and to bear witness that he is the one appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

43. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

43. All the prophets say of him, that everyone who believes in him has forgiveness of sins through his Name."

44. While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

44. Peter was still speaking when the Holy Spirit came upon all who listened to the Word.

45. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

45. And the believers of Jewish origin who had come with Peter were amazed, "Why! God gives and pours the Holy Spirit on foreigners also!"

46. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

46. For indeed this happened: they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God.

47. Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

47. Then Peter declared, "Can we refuse to baptize with water these people who have received the Holy Spirit, just as we have?"

48. And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

48. So he had them baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. After that they asked him to remain with them for some days.