Acts 10:26 cpdv — Yet truly, Peter, lifting him up, said: “Rise up, for I also am only a man.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Yet truly, Peter, lifting him up, said: “Rise up, for I also am only a man.” "

— Acts 10:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 10 — Context

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Therefore, leading them in, he received them as guests. Then, on following the day, rising up, he set out with them. And some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

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And on the next day, he entered Caesarea. And truly, Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his family and closest friends.

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And it happened that, when Peter had entered, Cornelius went to meet him. And falling before his feet, he reverenced.

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Yet truly, Peter, lifting him up, said: “Rise up, for I also am only a man.”

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And speaking with him, he entered, and he found many who had gathered together.

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And he said to them: “You know how abominable it would be for a Jewish man to be joined with, or to be added to, a foreign people. But God has revealed to me to call no man common or unclean.

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Because of this and without doubt, I came when summoned. Therefore, I ask you, for what reason have you summoned me?”

Acts 10:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 10:26 say?
Acts 10:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Yet truly, Peter, lifting him up, said: “Rise up, for I also am only a man.” ”
Where is Acts 10:26 in the Bible?
Acts 10:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 26.
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 10:26.
What translation should I read Acts 10:26 in?
Acts 10:26 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 10:26?
Acts 10:26 reads (CPDV): “Yet truly, Peter, lifting him up, said: “Rise up, for I also am only a man.” ” 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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