Acts 10:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

One afternoon, about three o’clock, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him and saying, 'Cornelius.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    He 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

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

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    He 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    He saw{G1492} in{G1722} a vision{G3705} openly,{G5320} as it were about{G5616} the ninth{G1766} hour{G5610} of the day,{G2250} an angel{G32} of God{G2316} coming in{G1525} unto him,{G846} and{G2532} saying{G2036} to{G4314} him,{G846} Cornelius.{G2883}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    He saw{G1492}{(G5627)} in{G1722} a vision{G3705} evidently{G5320} about{G5616} the ninth{G1766} hour{G5610} of the day{G2250} an angel{G32} of God{G2316} coming in{G1525}{(G5631)} to{G4314} him{G846}, and{G2532} saying{G2036}{(G5631)} unto him{G846}, Cornelius{G2883}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    The same man sawe in a vision evydetly aboute ye nynthe houre of ye daye an angell of god comynge into him and sayinge vnto him: Cornelius.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    The same sawe in a vision openly (aboute the nyenth houre of the daye) an angell of God entringe in to him, and sayenge vnto him: Cornelius.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    He sawe in a vision euidently (about the ninth houre of the day) an Angel of God coming in to him, and saying vnto him, Cornelius.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    The same sawe by a vision euidently, about the ninth houre of the daye, an Angel of God commyng in to hym, and saying vnto hym, Cornelius.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    He 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    At about the ninth hour of the day{3:00 PM}, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, "Cornelius!"

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    he saw in a vision manifestly, as it were the ninth hour of the day, a messenger of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, `Cornelius;'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    He saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    He saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    He saw in a vision, clearly, at about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of the Lord coming to him and saying to him, Cornelius!

  • World English Bible (2000)

    At about the ninth hour of the day, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, "Cornelius!"

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    About three o’clock one afternoon he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God who came in and said to him,“Cornelius.”

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 3:1 : 1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer, the ninth hour.
  • Acts 5:19 : 19 But during the night, an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and brought them out.
  • Acts 9:4 : 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?"
  • Acts 9:10 : 10 There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." He replied, "Here I am, Lord."
  • Acts 10:17 : 17 While Peter was deeply perplexed about what the vision he had seen might mean, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius had asked for Simon’s house and stood at the gate.
  • Acts 10:19 : 19 While Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, 'Behold, three men are looking for you.'
  • Acts 10:30 : 30 Cornelius replied, 'Four days ago at this very hour, I was fasting and praying in my house at three in the afternoon, and suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me.
  • Acts 11:13 : 13 He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send men to Joppa and bring back Simon, who is called Peter.
  • Acts 12:7-9 : 7 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side to wake him, the angel said, 'Get up quickly.' Immediately, the chains fell off Peter's hands. 8 The angel said to him, 'Get dressed and put on your sandals.' Peter did so. Then the angel said, 'Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.' 9 Peter followed him out, but he did not realize that what was happening through the angel was real; he thought he was seeing a vision. 10 After they passed the first and second guard posts, they came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened for them by itself. They went out and walked one street, and immediately the angel left him. 11 When Peter came to himself, he said, 'Now I truly know that the Lord sent His angel and rescued me from Herod's grasp and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.'
  • Acts 27:23 : 23 Last night, an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me,
  • Heb 1:4 : 4 So He became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
  • Heb 1:14 : 14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent out to serve those who will inherit salvation?
  • Exod 33:17 : 17 The LORD said to Moses, 'I will do the very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My eyes, and I know you by name.'
  • Job 4:15-16 : 15 A spirit passed by my face; the hair of my flesh bristled. 16 It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form was before my eyes; silence, and then I heard a voice:
  • Isa 45:4 : 4 For the sake of my servant Jacob and Israel, my chosen one, I have called you by name and given you a title of honor, though you do not know me.
  • Dan 9:20-21 : 20 While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my petition before the LORD my God concerning the holy mountain of my God, 21 while I was still praying, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision earlier, came to me in swift flight at the time of the evening sacrifice.
  • Matt 27:46 : 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out with a loud voice, 'Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?' (which means, 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?').
  • Luke 1:11 : 11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense.
  • Luke 2:10-11 : 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that is for all the people. 11 Today, in the city of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
  • Luke 2:13 : 13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
  • Luke 23:44-46 : 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 45 The sun was darkened, and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus called out with a loud voice, 'Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.' And when He had said this, He breathed His last.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Acts 10:15-33
    19 verses
    86%

    15 Again, the voice came to him a second time, saying, 'What God has made clean, you must not call common.'

    16 This happened three times, and immediately the object was taken up into heaven.

    17 While Peter was deeply perplexed about what the vision he had seen might mean, behold, the men who had been sent by Cornelius had asked for Simon’s house and stood at the gate.

    18 They called out, asking if Simon, also known as Peter, was staying there as a guest.

    19 While Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, 'Behold, three men are looking for you.'

    20 Now rise, go down, and accompany them without hesitation, for I have sent them.

    21 So Peter went down to the men and said, 'Behold, I am the one you are looking for. Why have you come?'

    22 They replied, 'Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well-spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear what you have to say.'

    23 So Peter invited them in as his guests. The next day he got up and went with them. Some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

    24 The following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

    25 When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him.

    26 But Peter lifted him up and said, 'Stand up! I myself am also a man.'

    27 While talking with him, Peter went inside and found many people gathered.

    28 He said to them, 'You know it is forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner, but God has shown me that I must not call any person common or unclean.'

    29 That is why I came without objection when I was sent for. Now may I ask why you sent for me?

    30 Cornelius replied, 'Four days ago at this very hour, I was fasting and praying in my house at three in the afternoon, and suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me.

    31 He said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered before God.

    32 Send someone to Joppa and summon Simon, who is called Peter. He is staying as a guest in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.'

    33 So immediately, I sent for you, and you were kind enough to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to say.

  • Acts 10:4-9
    6 verses
    84%

    4 Cornelius gazed at him in fear and asked, 'What is it, Lord?' The angel replied, 'Your prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God.'

    5 Now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, who is also named Peter.

    6 He is staying as a guest with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do.

    7 When the angel who spoke to Cornelius had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants.

    8 After describing everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

    9 The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray about noon.

  • Acts 10:1-2
    2 verses
    82%

    1 There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.

    2 He was a devout man and feared God along with all his household. He gave many alms to the people and prayed to God continually.

  • Acts 11:9-14
    6 verses
    79%

    9 The voice spoke from heaven a second time: ‘What God has made clean, you must not call unclean.’

    10 This happened three times, and then the whole object was pulled up into heaven.

    11 Just then, three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where I was staying.

    12 The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man's house.

    13 He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send men to Joppa and bring back Simon, who is called Peter.

    14 He will speak words to you by which you and your entire household will be saved.

  • Acts 10:11-13
    3 verses
    74%

    11 He saw heaven opened, and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.

    12 In it were all kinds of four-footed animals, reptiles, and birds of the air.

    13 Then a voice said to him, 'Rise, Peter, kill and eat.'

  • Acts 11:4-6
    3 verses
    72%

    4 But Peter began to explain it to them step by step, saying:

    5 'I was in the city of Joppa praying, and I saw in a trance a vision: something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to me.

    6 As I looked closely at it, I noticed four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles, and birds of the air.

  • Acts 12:9-11
    3 verses
    72%

    9 Peter followed him out, but he did not realize that what was happening through the angel was real; he thought he was seeing a vision.

    10 After they passed the first and second guard posts, they came to the iron gate leading to the city, which opened for them by itself. They went out and walked one street, and immediately the angel left him.

    11 When Peter came to himself, he said, 'Now I truly know that the Lord sent His angel and rescued me from Herod's grasp and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.'

  • Acts 9:3
    70%

    3 As he was traveling and nearing Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

  • Acts 9:12
    70%

    12 In a vision, he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and placing his hands on him so that he might regain his sight."

  • Acts 3:1
    69%

    1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer, the ninth hour.

  • Acts 12:16
    69%

    16 Peter, however, kept knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were amazed.

  • Acts 9:10
    69%

    10 There was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." He replied, "Here I am, Lord."

  • Acts 6:15
    69%

    15 All who were sitting in the council looked intently at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

  • Acts 22:6
    69%

    6 But as I was traveling and approaching Damascus, about noon, a bright light from heaven suddenly flashed around me.

  • Acts 12:7
    69%

    7 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. Striking Peter on the side to wake him, the angel said, 'Get up quickly.' Immediately, the chains fell off Peter's hands.