Acts 10:4
And when he looked at him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.
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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.'
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And 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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
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King James Version with Strong's Numbers
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Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
When he looked on him he was afrayde and sayde: what is it LORde? He sayde vnto him. Thy prayers and thy almeses ar come vp into remembraunce before God.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
He loked vpon him, and was afrayed, and sayde: LORDE, what is it? He sayde vnto him: Thy prayers & thine allmesses are come vp in to remebraunce before God.
Geneva Bible (1560)
But when hee looked on him, hee was afrayd, and sayd, What is it, Lord? And he sayd vnto him, Thy prayers & thine almes are come vp into remembrance before God.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And when he loked on hym, he was afrayde, and sayde: What is it Lorde? And he sayde vnto hym: Thy prayers and thyne almes, are come vp into remembraunce before God.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And 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.
Webster's Bible (1833)
He, fastening his eyes on him, and being frightened, said, "What is it, Lord?" He said to him, "Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
and he having looked earnestly on him, and becoming afraid, said, `What is it, Lord?' And he said to him, `Thy prayers and thy kind acts came up for a memorial before God,
American Standard Version (1901)
And he, fastening his eyes upon him, and being affrighted, said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are gone up for a memorial before God.
American Standard Version (1901)
And he, fastening his eyes upon him, and being affrighted, said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are gone up for a memorial before God.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And he, looking on him in fear, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your offerings have come up to God, and he has kept them in mind.
World English Bible (2000)
He, fastening his eyes on him, and being frightened, said, "What is it, Lord?" He said to him, "Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Staring at him and becoming greatly afraid, Cornelius replied,“What is it, Lord?” The angel said to him,“Your prayers and your acts of charity have gone up as a memorial before God.
Referenced Verses
- Heb 6:10 : 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
- Acts 9:5-6 : 5 And he said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting: it is hard for you to kick against the goads. 6 And trembling and astonished, he said, Lord, what do you want me to do? And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told you what you must do.
- Acts 10:31 : 31 And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God.
- Mal 3:16 : 16 Then those who feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD listened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for those who feared the LORD and thought upon his name.
- Luke 1:12-13 : 12 When Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
- Luke 1:29 : 29 When she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was.
- Luke 24:5 : 5 And as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why do you seek the living among the dead?
- Matt 26:13 : 13 Truly I say to you, Wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, what this woman has done, be told for a memorial of her.
- 1 Sam 3:10 : 10 And the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for your servant hears.
- 2 Chr 6:33 : 33 Then hear from the heavens, even from your dwelling place, and do according to all that the foreigner calls to you for; that all people of the earth may know your name, and fear you, as does your people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by your name.
- 2 Chr 32:24 : 24 In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death, and he prayed to the LORD, and He spoke to him and gave him a sign.
- Ps 141:2 : 2 Let my prayer be set before you as incense, and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
- Isa 43:26 : 26 Put Me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare so that you may be justified.
- Isa 45:19 : 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I did not say to the seed of Jacob, Seek Me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
- Dan 10:11 : 11 And he said to me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for to you am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.
- Acts 22:10 : 10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said to me, Arise, and go into Damascus, and there it shall be told to you everything that is appointed for you to do.
- Phil 4:6 : 6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Phil 4:18 : 18 But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
- Rev 8:4 : 4 And the smoke of the incense, along with the prayers of the saints, ascended before God from the angel's hand.
- Heb 13:16 : 16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Acts 10:29-357 verses90%
29 Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what reason you have sent for me?
30 And 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,
31 And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God.
32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call here Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is staying in the house of one Simon a tanner by the seaside: when he comes, he will speak to you.
33 Immediately therefore I sent to you; and you have done well that you have come. Now therefore we are all present before God, to hear all things commanded you by God.
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Truly I perceive that God shows no partiality:
35 But in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is accepted by him.
- Acts 10:1-33 verses84%
1 There was a certain man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
2 A devout man, and one who feared God with all his household, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.
3 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.
- Acts 10:15-2713 verses81%
15 And the voice spoke to him again the second time, What God has cleansed, do not call common.
16 This was done three times: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who were sent from Cornelius had inquired for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,
18 And called, and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was staying there.
19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek you.
20 Arise therefore, and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
21 Then Peter went down to the men who were sent to him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek: what is the reason why you have come?
22 And 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 by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to hear words from you.
23 Then he invited them in, and lodged them. And on the next day Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the day after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his relatives and near friends.
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many who had come together.
- Acts 10:5-95 verses77%
5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:
6 He is staying with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside: he will tell you what you ought to do.
7 And when the angel who spoke to Cornelius had departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier who waited on him continually;
8 And when he had declared all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa.
9 On the next day, as they went on their journey and neared the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
- Acts 11:10-145 verses77%
10 And this was done three times, and all were drawn up again into heaven.
11 And immediately there were three men already come to the house where I was, sent from Caesarea to me.
12 And the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover, these six brothers accompanied me, and we entered the man's house:
13 And he showed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said to him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;
14 Who shall tell you words, whereby you and all your house shall be saved.
- Acts 11:4-63 verses72%
4 But Peter explained the matter from the beginning and described it in order to them, saying,
5 I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, a certain object descending like a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came to me.
6 Upon which when I had fixed my eyes, I considered and saw four-footed animals of the earth, and wild beasts, and crawling creatures, and birds of the air.
- Acts 9:11-122 verses71%
11 And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he is praying,
12 And has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in and laying his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.
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16 But Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were amazed.
- Acts 3:3-42 verses71%
3 Who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.
4 And Peter, fastening his eyes on him with John, said, Look at us.
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11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending to him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
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40 But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.
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6 And trembling and astonished, he said, Lord, what do you want me to do? And the Lord said to him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told you what you must do.
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35 And all who dwelt in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.
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15 All who sat in the council, looking intently at him, saw his face as the face of an angel.
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10 And they knew that it was he who sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
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11 And when Peter had come to himself, he said, 'Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent his angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and from all the expectation of the Jewish people.'
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13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.
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24 Then Simon answered and said, Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things you have spoken may come upon me.