Acts 10:26
New International Version
But Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

New Living Translation
But Peter pulled him up and said, “Stand up! I’m a human being just like you!”

English Standard Version
But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am a man.”

Berean Standard Bible
But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

Berean Literal Bible
But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Rise up, I myself am also a man."

King James Bible
But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

New King James Version
But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.”

New American Standard Bible
But Peter helped him up, saying, “Stand up; I, too, am just a man.”

NASB 1995
But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am just a man.”

NASB 1977
But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am just a man.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am just a man.”

Amplified Bible
But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up; I too am only a man.”

Christian Standard Bible
But Peter lifted him up and said, “Stand up. I myself am also a man.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Peter helped him up and said, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”

American Standard Version
But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

Contemporary English Version
But Peter took hold of him and said, "Stand up! I am nothing more than a human."

English Revised Version
But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But Peter made him get up. He told him, "Stand up! I'm only a man."

Good News Translation
But Peter made him rise. "Stand up," he said, "I myself am only a man."

International Standard Version
But Peter made him get up, saying, "Stand up! I, too, am only a man."

Majority Standard Bible
But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

NET Bible
But Peter helped him up, saying, "Stand up. I too am a mere mortal."

New Heart English Bible
But Peter raised him up, saying, "Stand up. I myself am also a man."

Webster's Bible Translation
But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up: I myself also am a man.

Weymouth New Testament
But Peter lifted him up. "Stand up," he said; "I myself also am but a man."

World English Bible
But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Peter raised him, saying, “Stand up; I am also a man myself”;

Berean Literal Bible
But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Rise up, I myself am also a man."

Young's Literal Translation
and Peter raised him, saying, 'Stand up; I also myself am a man;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Peter raised him up, saying, Arise: I am also myself man.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Peter lifted him up, saying: Arise, I myself also am a man.

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

New American Bible
Peter, however, raised him up, saying, “Get up. I myself am also a human being.”

New Revised Standard Version
But Peter made him get up, saying, “Stand up; I am only a mortal.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But Simon Peter raised him, saying, Stand up; I am but a man also.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And Shimeon raised him up and said to him, “Stand up; even I am human.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But Peter raised him up, saying: Stand up; I also am a man.

Godbey New Testament
And Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I also am a man.

Haweis New Testament
But Peter raised him up, saying, Arise; I also myself am a man.

Mace New Testament
but Peter rais'd him, saying, stand up; I am but a man, as well as you.

Weymouth New Testament
But Peter lifted him up. "Stand up," he said; "I myself also am but a man."

Worrell New Testament
But Peter raised him up, saying, "Stand up! I myself also am a man."

Worsley New Testament
But Peter raised him up, saying, I myself also am a man.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Peter Visits Cornelius
25As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him. 26But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” 27As Peter talked with him, he went inside and found many people gathered together.…

Cross References
Revelation 19:10
So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

Revelation 22:8-9
And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. / But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”

Matthew 4:10
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”

Acts 14:14-15
But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting, / “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.

1 Corinthians 3:5-7
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

1 Corinthians 4:6
Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.

2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

John 13:16
Truly, truly, I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

John 3:28-30
You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him.’ / The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. / He must increase; I must decrease.

Philippians 2:6-7
Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—

Romans 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

1 Peter 5:5-6
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.

James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Stand.

Acts 14:14,15
Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, …

Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.

Isaiah 48:13
Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.

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Acts 10
1. Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,
11. who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;
17. and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.
25. Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.
34. As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,
44. the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.














But Peter
The conjunction "But" introduces a contrast to the preceding action where Cornelius, a Roman centurion, falls at Peter's feet in reverence. "Peter," originally named Simon, was one of Jesus' closest disciples and a foundational leader in the early Church. His Jewish background and role as an apostle are significant, as he navigates the cultural and religious barriers between Jews and Gentiles. This moment marks a pivotal shift in the early Christian mission, emphasizing the universality of the Gospel.

helped him up
The act of helping Cornelius up is both literal and symbolic. In Greek, the word used here implies raising or lifting, which can also denote resurrection or elevation. Peter's action signifies the breaking down of social hierarchies and the elevation of Gentiles to equal status in the eyes of God. It reflects the Christian teaching of humility and service, as Peter, a leader, physically assists someone who would traditionally be seen as an outsider.

Stand up
Peter's command, "Stand up," is a call to dignity and equality. The Greek word for "stand" can also mean to rise or to be established. This directive is not just about physical posture but about spiritual and social standing. It underscores the message that in Christ, there is no partiality, and all believers are called to stand firm in their faith and identity as children of God.

he said
The phrase "he said" indicates Peter's authoritative teaching moment. As an apostle, Peter's words carry weight and are guided by the Holy Spirit. This moment is a teaching opportunity, not just for Cornelius but for all who witness or hear of this event. It highlights the importance of verbal proclamation in the spread of the Gospel and the establishment of doctrinal truths.

I am only a man myself
Peter's declaration, "I am only a man myself," is a profound statement of humility and theological truth. The Greek word for "man" here is "anthropos," emphasizing humanity's shared nature. Peter acknowledges his own humanity and fallibility, rejecting any notion of superiority or divinity. This aligns with the Christian doctrine that all humans are equal before God, and it serves as a reminder that worship is due to God alone. Peter's humility is a model for Christian leadership, emphasizing service over status and pointing to Christ as the ultimate authority.

Verse 26. - Raised for took, A.V.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Peter
Πέτρος (Petros)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.

helped him up.
ἤγειρεν (ēgeiren)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.

“Stand up,”
Ἀνάστηθι (Anastēthi)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up.

he said,
λέγων (legōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“I
ἐγὼ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

am
εἰμι (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

only
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

a man
ἄνθρωπός (anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

myself.”
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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