Acts 10:4 cpdv — And he, gazing at him, was seized by fear, and he said, “What is it, lord?” And he said to him: “Your prayers and your…

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"And he, gazing at him, was seized by fear, and he said, “What is it, lord?” And he said to him: “Your prayers and your almsgiving have ascended as a memorial in the sight of God. "

— Acts 10:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 10 — Context

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Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of the cohort which is called Italian,

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a devout man, fearing God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God continually.

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This man saw in a vision clearly, at about the ninth hour of the day, the Angel of God entering to him and saying to him: “Cornelius!”

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And he, gazing at him, was seized by fear, and he said, “What is it, lord?” And he said to him: “Your prayers and your almsgiving have ascended as a memorial in the sight of God.

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And now, send men to Joppa and summon a certain Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

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This man is a guest with a certain Simon, a tanner, whose house is beside the sea. He will tell you what you must do.”

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And when the Angel who was speaking to him had departed, he called, out of those who were subject to him, two of his household servants and a soldier who feared the Lord.

Acts 10:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:4 say?
Acts 10:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he, gazing at him, was seized by fear, and he said, “What is it, lord?” And he said to him: “Your prayers and your almsgiving have ascended as a memorial in the sight of God. ”
Where is Acts 10:4 in the Bible?
Acts 10:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 4.
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 10:4.
What translation should I read Acts 10:4 in?
Acts 10:4 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 10:4?
Acts 10:4 reads (CPDV): “And he, gazing at him, was seized by fear, and he said, “What is it, lord?” And he said to him: “Your prayers and your almsgiving have ascended as a memorial 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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