When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- 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;
- 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 better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
- Matt 8:9–10For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes; and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”
- Judg 7:10But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah
- Luke 3:14Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”
- 1 Sam 14:6–7Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”
- Acts 10:1–2At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.
- Gen 24:1–10By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.
- 1 Tim 6:2Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
- Gen 24:52When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.
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