ACTS 10:22 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.”
The men replied, 'We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man, respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to have you come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.'—the messengers' characterization of Cornelius validates his spiritual standing ('righteous,' 'God-fearing,' 'respected'); their testimony suggests the Jewish community in Caesarea recognizes his piety. The reference to 'a holy angel' (angelos hagios) grants divine credibility to the summons. The purpose: Cornelius will 'hear what you have to say'—the Spirit will speak through Peter.
Church Fathers on Acts 10:22
And they said, etc. into his house. Acts 10:22 This he had ordered them. Do not think he has done this out of contempt: not as of contempt has he sent, but so he was ordered. And Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. Acts 10:24 It was right that his kinsmen and friends should be gathered to him. But being there present, they would have heard from him (what had happened). See how great the virtue of alms, both in the former…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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