Acts 10:31

And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

Cross-references

Acts 10:4 Parallel

Acts 10:4 first reports that Cornelius' prayers and alms ascended as a memorial — this verse restates that same divine response.

Acts 10:2 Historical context

Acts 10:2 describes Cornelius' devoutness — his prayers and alms are the very ones now acknowledged by the angel.

Acts 9:36 Parallel

Acts 9:36 describes Tabitha full of acts of charity, similar to Cornelius's alms being remembered — both are examples of generous believers.

Daniel 9:23 Parallel

Daniel 9:23 records Gabriel telling Daniel his prayer is heard—a parallel to the angel telling Cornelius his prayer is heard and remembered.

Daniel 10:12 has an angel tell Daniel his words were heard from day one — the same pattern of divine response to prayer.

Luke 1:13 Parallel

Luke 1:13 has an angel tell Zechariah his prayer is heard — exactly the phrase used here for Cornelius.

1 Kings 9:3 Parallel

In 1 Kings 9:3, the Lord hears Solomon's prayer and consecrates the temple — parallel to God hearing Cornelius's prayer.

Matthew 6:2 Contrast

Matthew 6:2 contrasts those who give alms for human praise, while Cornelius's alms are remembered by God — opposite motives.

Isaiah 38:5 Parallel

Isaiah 38:5 records God telling Hezekiah his prayer is heard—parallel to the angel telling Cornelius his prayer is heard.

Luke 11:41 Parallel

Luke 11:41 directly links almsgiving with inner cleanliness, showing that Cornelius's alms are part of a pure heart.

Philippians 4:18 Related theme

Philippians 4:18 calls the Philippians' gift a 'fragrant offering' — like Cornelius' alms, material gifts accepted by God.

Hebrews 6:10 Related theme

Hebrews 6:10 says God does not overlook love shown to his people — the same principle that God remembers Cornelius' alms.