pious, and fearing God with all his house, doing also many kind acts to the people, and beseeching God always,Acts 10:2 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the BibleA devout man - Ευσεβης, from ευ, well, and σεβομαι, I worship. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater.
One that feared God - Φοβουμενος τον Θεον, One who was acquainted with the true God, by means of his word and laws; who respected these laws, and would not dare to offend his Maker and his Judge. This is necessarily implied in the fear of God.
With all his house - He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house.
Gave much alms - His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of beneficence and charity.
Prayed to God alway - Felt himself a dependent creature; knew he had no good but what he had received; and considered God to be the fountain whence he was to derive all his blessings. He prayed to God alway; was ever in the spirit of prayer, and frequently in the act. What an excellent character is this! And yet the man was a Gentile! He was what a Jew would repute common and unclean: see Acts 10:28. He was, therefore, not circumcised; but, as he worshipped the true God, without any idolatrous mixtures, and was in good report among all the nation of the Jews, he was undoubtedly what was called a proselyte of the gate, though not a proselyte of justice, because he had not entered into the bond of the covenant by circumcision. This was a proper person, being so much of a Jew and so much of a Gentile, to form the connecting link between both people; and God chose him that the salvation of the Jews might with as little observation as possible be transmitted to the Gentiles. The choice of such a person, through whom the door of faith was opened to the heathen world, was a proof of the wisdom and goodness of God. The man who was chosen to this honor was not a profligate Gentile; nor yet a circumcised proselyte. He was a Gentile, amiable and pure in his manners; and, for his piety and charitableness, held in high estimation among all the nation of the Jews. Against such a person they could not, with any grace, be envious, though God should pour out upon him the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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devout.
Acts 10:7,22 And when the angel which spoke to Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants...
Acts 2:5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.
Acts 8:2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.
Acts 13:50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honorable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas...
Acts 16:14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us...
Acts 22:12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelled there,
Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout...
one.
Acts 10:35 But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.
Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord...
Acts 13:16,26 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you that fear God, give audience...
1 Kings 8:43 Hear you in heaven your dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calls to you for...
2 Chronicles 6:33 Then hear you from the heavens, even from your dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calls to you for...
Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God...
Psalm 102:15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth your glory.
Ecclesiastes 7:18 It is good that you should take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not your hand...
Isaiah 59:19 So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun...
Daniel 6:26 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God...
Revelation 15:4 Who shall not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name? for you only are holy: for all nations shall come and worship before you...
with.
Acts 10:7 And when the angel which spoke to Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants...
Acts 16:15 And when she was baptized, and her household, she sought us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord...
Acts 18:8 And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed...
Genesis 18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD...
Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil to you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom you will serve...
Job 1:5 And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning...
Psalm 101:6-8 My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walks in a perfect way, he shall serve me...
which.
Acts 10:4,22,31 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him...
Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas...
Psalm 41:1 Blessed is he that considers the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.
Isaiah 58:7,8 Is it not to deal your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor that are cast out to your house? when you see the naked...
Luke 7:4,5 And when they came to Jesus, they sought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this...
Romans 15:26,27 For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem...
2 Corinthians 9:8-15 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things...
and prayed.
Acts 9:11 And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul...
Psalm 25:5,8,9 Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation; on you do I wait all the day...
Psalm 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Psalm 86:3 Be merciful to me, O Lord: for I cry to you daily.
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Psalm 88:1 O lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before you:
Psalm 119:2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Proverbs 2:3-5 Yes, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding...
Daniel 6:10,16,20 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem...
Matthew 7:7,8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you...
Luke 18:1 And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraides not; and it shall be given him.
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