Acts 10

KJVThere was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

GIGAKJVThere was a man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the army unit called the Italian unit.

KJVA devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

GIGAKJVHe was a devout man who feared God with all his house, who gave many gifts to the poor among the people, and prayed to God always.

KJVHe saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

GIGAKJVHe saw in a vision clearly about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying to him, Cornelius.

KJVAnd when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

GIGAKJVAnd when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial before God.

KJVAnd now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

GIGAKJVAnd now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter.

KJVHe lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

GIGAKJVHe stays with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side. He will tell you what you ought to do.

KJVAnd when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

GIGAKJVAnd when the angel who spoke to Cornelius had left, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.

KJVAnd when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

GIGAKJVAnd when he had declared all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.

KJVOn the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

GIGAKJVThe next day, as they went on their journey, and drew near to the city, Peter went up on the rooftop to pray about the sixth hour.

KJVAnd he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

GIGAKJVAnd he became very hungry, and wanted to eat. But while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

KJVAnd saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

GIGAKJVAnd saw heaven opened, and an object descending toward him, like a large sheet tied at its four corners and let down to the earth.

KJVWherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

GIGAKJVIn which were every kind of four-footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and birds of the air.

KJVAnd there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

GIGAKJVAnd a voice came to him, Rise, Peter. Kill, and eat.

KJVBut Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

GIGAKJVBut Peter said, Not so, Lord. For I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.

KJVAnd the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

GIGAKJVAnd the voice spoke to him again the second time, What God has cleansed, do not call common.

KJVThis was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

GIGAKJVThis was done three times, and the object was taken back up into heaven.

KJVNow while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

GIGAKJVNow while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, the men who were sent from Cornelius had asked the way to Simon's house, and stood before the gate,

KJVAnd called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

GIGAKJVAnd called, and asked whether Simon, who was also called Peter, was staying there.

KJVWhile Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

GIGAKJVWhile Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Three men seek you.

KJVArise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

GIGAKJVArise therefore, and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing. For I have sent them.

KJVThen Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

GIGAKJVThen Peter went down to the men sent to him by Cornelius and said, I am the man you are looking for. Why have you come?

KJVAnd they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

GIGAKJVAnd they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one who fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for you into his house, and to hear words from you.

KJVThen called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

GIGAKJVThen he called them in, and gave them a place to stay. And the next day Peter went away with them, and some brothers and sisters from Joppa accompanied him.

KJVAnd the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

GIGAKJVAnd the next day after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his relatives and close friends.

KJVAnd as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

GIGAKJVAnd as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.

KJVBut Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

GIGAKJVBut Peter took him up, saying, Stand up. I myself also am a man.

KJVAnd as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

GIGAKJVAnd as he talked with him, he went in, and found many who had come together.

KJVAnd he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

GIGAKJVAnd he said to them, You know that it is unlawful for a man who is a Jew to keep company, or come to one of another nation. But God has showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

KJVTherefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

GIGAKJVTherefore I came to you without objection, as soon as I was sent for. I ask therefore for what intent you have sent for me?

KJVAnd 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,

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

KJVAnd said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

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

KJVSend therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

GIGAKJVSend therefore to Joppa, and call here Simon, whose surname is Peter. He is staying in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side, who, when he comes, will speak to you.

KJVImmediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

GIGAKJVSo I sent to you immediately, and you have done well that you have come. Now therefore we are all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded you of God.

KJVThen Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

GIGAKJVThen Peter opened his mouth, and said, Truly I see that God does not favor one person over another.

KJVBut in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

GIGAKJVBut in every nation he who fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.

KJVThe word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

GIGAKJVThe word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ. He is Lord of all.

KJVThat word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

GIGAKJVThat word, I say, you know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached.

KJVHow God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

GIGAKJVHow God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed of the devil, for God was with him.

KJVAnd we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

GIGAKJVAnd we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging him on a tree.

KJVHim God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

GIGAKJVHim God raised up the third day, and showed him openly.

KJVNot to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

GIGAKJVNot to all the people, but to witnesses chosen beforehand by God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

KJVAnd he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

GIGAKJVAnd he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he who was appointed of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

KJVTo him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

GIGAKJVTo him all the prophets give witness, that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive forgiveness of sins.

KJVWhile Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

GIGAKJVWhile Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

KJVAnd they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

GIGAKJVAnd those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.

KJVFor they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

GIGAKJVFor they heard them speak with tongues, and praise God. Then Peter answered,

KJVCan any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

GIGAKJVCan any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

KJVAnd he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

GIGAKJVAnd he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay several days.