Acts 10:25 web — When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.

World English Bible

"When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him."

— Acts 10:25, World English Bible

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Acts 10 — Context

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They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say."

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So he called them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

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On the next day they entered into Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relatives and his near friends.

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When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.

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But Peter raised him up, saying, "Stand up! I myself am also a man."

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As he talked with him, he went in and found many gathered together.

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He said to them, "You yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man who is a Jew to join himself or come to one of another nation, but God has shown me that I shouldn't call any man unholy or unclean.

Acts 10:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:25 say?
Acts 10:25 in the World English Bible reads: “When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.”
Where is Acts 10:25 in the Bible?
Acts 10:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 25.
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 10:25.
What translation should I read Acts 10:25 in?
Acts 10:25 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 10:25?
Acts 10:25 reads (WEB): “When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.” 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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