When the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.
Parallel translations
- KJV 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;
- BSB When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
- NKJV And when the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier from among those who waited on him continually.
- NASB When the angel who *spoke to him left, he summoned two of his servants and a devout soldier from his personal attendants,
- NLT As soon as the angel was gone, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier, one of his personal attendants.
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Quick answer
After the angel left, Cornelius summoned two servants and a devout soldier. He obeyed the vision without delay.
Overview
Cornelius's prompt response shows his readiness to follow God's leading. He entrusts the errand to faithful members of his household, including a like-minded soldier. His obedience advances the meeting that God has set in motion.
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Cross-references · 9
- Phlm 1:16no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
- Matt 8:9–10For I am also a man under authority, having under myself soldiers. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and tell another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and tell my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”
- Judg 7:10But if you are afraid to go down, go with Purah your servant down to the camp.
- Luke 3:14Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages.”
- 1 Sam 14:6–7Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that Yahweh will work for us; for there is no restraint on Yahweh to save by many or by few.”
- Acts 10:1–2Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,
- Gen 24:1–10Abraham was old, and well stricken in age. Yahweh had blessed Abraham in all things.
- 1 Tim 6:2Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.
- Gen 24:52When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth to Yahweh.
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