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Acts 10:22

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What does Acts 10:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned [of God] by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned [of God] by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.
Acts 10:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
20But arise, and get thee down, and go with them, nothing doubting: for I have sent them.
21And Peter went down to the men, and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?
22And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned [of God] by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.
23So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24And on the morrow they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.
25And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they said, Cornelius, the centurion, etc.] A certain person, by name Cornelius, a Roman or Italian, as his name shows, and by office a “centurion”, that was over an hundred soldiers: a just man; before God, and in his sight, through the imputation of Christ’s righteousness to him; and who was a new man, created in righteousness and true holiness; and lived soberly, righteously, and godly, and did justice between man and man; and so was just in the sight of men, which was very rare in a Gentile, and in a soldier: and one that feareth God; the true God, the God of Israel, and worshipped him, both internally and externally; for both sorts of worship are included in the fear of God: and of…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“they said, Cornelius . . . a just man, &c.--fine testimony this from his own servants. of good report among all the nation of the Jews--specified, no doubt, to conciliate the favorable regard of the Jewish apostle. to hear words of thee--(See on Act 11:14).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“To hear words of thee - To be instructed by thee. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Cornelius: Act 10:1-5 a just: Act 24:15; Hos 14:9; Hab 2:4; Mat 1:19; Mar 6:20; Luk 2:25, Luk 23:50; Rom 1:17; Heb 10:38, Heb 12:23 of good: Act 6:3, Act 22:12; Luk 7:4, Luk 7:5; Ti1 3:7; Heb 11:2; Jo3 1:12 and to: Act 10:6, Act 10:33, Act 11:14; Joh 5:24, Joh 6:63, Joh 6:68, Joh 13:20, Joh 17:8, Joh 17:20; Rom 10:17, Rom 10:18; Co2 5:18; Pe2 3:2 Acts 10:23”
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