Acts 10:2 web — a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and alw…

World English Bible

"a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God."

— Acts 10:2, World English Bible

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Acts 10 — Context

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Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,

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a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.

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At about the ninth hour of the day, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, "Cornelius!"

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He, fastening his eyes on him, and being frightened, said, "What is it, Lord?" He said to him, "Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God.

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Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

Acts 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:2 say?
Acts 10:2 in the World English Bible reads: “a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.”
Where is Acts 10:2 in the Bible?
Acts 10:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 2.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 10:2.
What translation should I read Acts 10:2 in?
Acts 10:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 10:2?
Acts 10:2 reads (WEB): “a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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