Acts 10:2

A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

Cross-references

Acts 10:35 Parallel

Acts 10:35 declares God accepts anyone who fears him and does right, directly affirming Cornelius's piety from verse 2.

Acts 10:31 Parallel

In Acts 10:31, the angel repeats that Cornelius's prayer and gifts are remembered—underscoring God's acceptance of his devotion.

Acts 10:4 Parallel

In Acts 10:4, the angel tells Cornelius his prayers and alms are a memorial before God—confirming his piety.

Acts 18:8 Parallel

In Acts 18:8, Crispus, a synagogue ruler, believes with his whole household—another example of a devout household converting.

Acts 16:15 Parallel

In Acts 16:15, Lydia, a God-fearer, and her household are baptized—mirroring Cornelius's devout household.

Acts 16:14 Parallel

Acts 16:14 introduces Lydia, a 'worshiper of God' like Cornelius, both Gentile God-fearers.

Acts 13:26 Parallel

Acts 13:26 again uses 'fear God' for Gentile believers, echoing Cornelius's description and showing his piety as the target of the gospel.

Acts 13:16 Parallel

Acts 13:16 shows Paul addressing 'you who fear God' — the same phrase used for Cornelius, linking him to Gentile God-fearers.

Acts 18:7 Historical context

In Acts 18:7, Titius Justus is also a 'worshiper of God,' the same designation for Cornelius as a God-fearing Gentile.

Acts 17:17 Historical context

In Acts 17:17, 'devout persons' are God-fearing Gentiles like Cornelius, showing this term describes such seekers.

Acts 9:36 Parallel

In Acts 9:36, Tabitha is described as always doing good and helping the poor—similar generosity to Cornelius.

Luke 7:5 Parallel

In Luke 7:5, the centurion loves the Jewish nation and built a synagogue—parallel to Cornelius's generous alms to the people.

Revelation 15:4 declares that all nations will fear God — Cornelius's devotion is a foretaste of this universal worship.

In Romans 15:27, Gentiles owe material service to Jews for spiritual blessings—Cornelius's alms exemplify this principle.

In Genesis 18:19, God chooses Abraham to direct his household in righteousness—a model of household piety like Cornelius.

Luke 7:4 Parallel

In Luke 7:4, Jewish elders call a centurion worthy—like Cornelius, a Gentile esteemed for his character.

In Joshua 24:15, Joshua declares his household will serve the Lord—a commitment shared by Cornelius's devout family.

1 Kings 8:43 records Solomon's prayer for foreigners who fear God — Cornelius embodies that prayer as a God-fearing Gentile whose prayers are answered.

Daniel 6:10 Parallel

Daniel 6:10 shows Daniel praying three times daily despite the decree — a strong parallel to Cornelius's regular prayer habit.

2 Chronicles 6:33 echoes Solomon's prayer for foreigners who fear God — Cornelius is a direct example of such a person receiving God's attention.

Job 1:1 Parallel

Job 1:1 describes Job as 'fearing God' — the same phrase used for Cornelius, highlighting both as righteous men devoted to God.

Job 1:5 Parallel

In Job 1:5, Job intercedes for his household fearing sin—reflecting Cornelius's care for his family's spiritual state.

Daniel 6:26 Contrast

Daniel 6:26 shows a pagan king commanding fear of God — Cornelius similarly fears God as a Gentile, but voluntarily.

Psalm 85:9 Related theme

Psalm 85:9 directly states that salvation is near to those who fear God—exactly describing Cornelius and the gospel soon coming to him.

Ephesians 6:18 exhorts constant prayer, mirroring Cornelius's continual prayer to God.

Malachi 3:16 shows God remembering those who fear Him—directly paralleling Cornelius's prayers and alms ascending as a memorial before God.

Romans 2:26 Parallel

Romans 2:26 argues that uncircumcised keepers of the law are counted as circumcised — paralleling Cornelius, a Gentile whose deeds are righteous.

Isaiah 58:7 Parallel

In Isaiah 58:7, sharing bread and sheltering the poor is the true fast—Cornelius's almsgiving exemplifies this call.

Luke 18:1 Parallel

Luke 18:1 teaches that men ought always to pray and not lose heart — Cornelius's constant prayer embodies this command.

Daniel 4:27 Parallel

Daniel 4:27 counsels breaking off sins by showing mercy to the poor—a principle Cornelius lived out through his generous almsgiving.

1 Timothy 3:4 requires household management; Cornelius's whole household feared God, showing household piety.

Colossians 4:2 urges steadfastness in prayer with thanksgiving — Cornelius's devotion reflects this instruction.

Matthew 6:2 Contrast

Matthew 6:2 warns against giving alms for praise—highlighting the sincerity of Cornelius's generosity by contrast.

In 2 Corinthians 9:8-15, God blesses cheerful givers—Cornelius's generous alms reflect this attitude.

Luke 3:11 Parallel

Luke 3:11 commands sharing possessions with the needy—a principle Cornelius put into practice through his generous almsgiving.

1 Kings 18:3 introduces Obadiah, who feared the Lord greatly — a parallel to Cornelius's devout fear of God.

Luke 21:36 Parallel

Luke 21:36 exhorts constant prayer for strength—reflecting Cornelius's own habit of praying continually.

Psalm 55:17 Parallel

Psalm 55:17 shows David praying at evening, morning, and noon — mirroring Cornelius's regular prayer schedule.

Psalm 86:3 Parallel

Psalm 86:3 describes calling on God all day long — similar to Cornelius's constant prayer life.

Psalm 88:1 Parallel

Psalm 88:1 cries out day and night — echoing Cornelius's devotion to regular prayer.

Psalm 119:2 Parallel

Psalm 119:2 blesses those who seek God wholeheartedly — Cornelius exemplifies this wholehearted seeking.

Psalm 101:6–8 Related theme

In Psalm 101:6-8, the king desires a righteous household—thematic parallel to Cornelius's devotion and integrity at home.