Acts 10:7

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.”

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BSBPD

“When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And 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;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And when the angel that spake unto him was departed, he called two of his household-servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And when the messenger who is speaking to Cornelius went away, having called two of his domestics, and a pious soldier of those waiting on him continually,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Acts 10:7 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 24:1By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.
  2. Genesis 24:52When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.
  3. Judges 7:10But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah
  4. 1 Samuel 14:6Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”
  5. Matthew 8:9For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes; and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”
  6. Luke 3:14Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”
  7. Acts 10:1At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.
  8. 1 Timothy 6:2Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
  9. Philemon 1:16no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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