Acts 10:7
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;
Cross-references
In Acts 10:1, Cornelius is introduced as a centurion; here he sends servants, grounding the action in his identity.
Acts 10:2 describes Cornelius's devout character, explaining why he immediately obeyed the angel's instruction by sending servants in verse 7.
Acts 10:17 shows the arrival of the servants sent in this verse, continuing the narrative chain.
Acts 10:30 recounts the angelic visit that preceded Cornelius's action in this verse.
In Acts 8:26, an angel directs Philip; here an angel directs Cornelius, both leading to evangelistic encounters.
In Matthew 8:9, a centurion describes his authority over soldiers and servants, mirroring Cornelius's command structure here.
In Luke 7:8, a centurion speaks of commanding servants; here Cornelius commands his servants and soldier, exercising similar authority.
In Luke 7:19, John sends disciples to Jesus; here Cornelius sends servants to summon Peter, both sending messengers for divine guidance.
In Numbers 22:15, Balak sends messengers to hire a curse; Cornelius sends messengers to receive a blessing—opposite purposes.
In Matthew 8:6, a centurion pleads for his paralyzed servant; here Cornelius calls his own servants, both centurions caring for those under them.
In Luke 7:2, a centurion's valued servant is ill; here Cornelius summons his servants, both centurions attentive to their servants.