Acts 10:31 web — and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God.

World English Bible

"and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God."

— Acts 10:31, World English Bible

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Acts 10 — Context

28

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.

29

Therefore also I came without complaint when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?"

30

Cornelius said, "Four days ago, I was fasting until this hour, and at the ninth hour, I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

31

and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God.

32

Send therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodges in the house of Simon a tanner, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.'

33

Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God."

34

Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God doesn't show favoritism;

Acts 10:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 10:31 say?
Acts 10:31 in the World English Bible reads: “and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God.”
Where is Acts 10:31 in the Bible?
Acts 10:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 31.
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 10:31.
What translation should I read Acts 10:31 in?
Acts 10:31 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 10:31?
Acts 10:31 reads (WEB): “and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of 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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