Acts 10:1
There was a certain man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
Cross-references
In Acts 27:1, a centurion named Julius of the Augustan Cohort appears — like Cornelius of the Italian Cohort, both are named centurions with specific roles.
In Matthew 8:5-13, a centurion shows great faith — a clear parallel to Cornelius, both Gentile centurions who believe and are commended.
2 Chronicles 6:32 parallels 1 Kings 8:41, repeating the prayer for foreigners. Reinforces the theme of Gentile access to God.
Isaiah 56:3 promises that foreigners who join the Lord will be accepted—directly fulfilled in Cornelius's conversion.
In 1 Kings 8:41, Solomon prays for foreigners who come to God—a prototype for Cornelius, a Gentile seeker accepted by God.
Luke 7:2 features another Roman centurion who shows faith, prefiguring Cornelius's devout character. Both demonstrate Gentile faith.
In Matthew 27, the centurion at the cross confesses Jesus as Son of God — another Roman centurion, though his response differs from Cornelius's devotion.