Apologetics Bible

Acts 10:1

Greek

Ἀνὴρ δέ ⸀τις ἐν Καισαρείᾳ ὀνόματι Κορνήλιος, ἑκατοντάρχης ἐκ σπείρης τῆς καλουμένης Ἰταλικῆς,

Aner de tis en Kaisareia onomati Kornelios, ekatontarches ek speires tes kaloymenes Italikes,

KJV: There was a certain man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

AKJV: There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

ASV: Nowthere wasa certain man in Cæsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

YLT: And there was a certain man in Caesarea, by name Cornelius, a centurion from a band called Italian,

Exposition: Acts 10:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'There was a certain man in Cesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:2

Greek

εὐσεβὴς καὶ φοβούμενος τὸν θεὸν σὺν παντὶ τῷ οἴκῳ αὐτοῦ, ⸀ποιῶν ἐλεημοσύνας πολλὰς τῷ λαῷ καὶ δεόμενος τοῦ θεοῦ διὰ παντός,

eysebes kai phoboymenos ton theon syn panti to oiko aytoy, poion eleemosynas pollas to lao kai deomenos toy theoy dia pantos,

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

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

ASV: a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.

YLT: pious, and fearing God with all his house, doing also many kind acts to the people, and beseeching God always,

Exposition: Acts 10:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:3

Greek

εἶδεν ἐν ὁράματι φανερῶς ὡσεὶ ⸀περὶ ὥραν ἐνάτην τῆς ἡμέρας ἄγγελον τοῦ θεοῦ εἰσελθόντα πρὸς αὐτὸν καὶ εἰπόντα αὐτῷ· Κορνήλιε.

eiden en oramati phaneros osei peri oran enaten tes emeras aggelon toy theoy eiselthonta pros ayton kai eiponta ayto· Kornelie.

KJV: He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

AKJV: He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying to him, Cornelius.

ASV: He saw in a vision openly, as it were about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, Cornelius.

YLT: he saw in a vision manifestly, as it were the ninth hour of the day, a messenger of God coming in unto him, and saying to him, `Cornelius;'

Exposition: Acts 10:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:4

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀτενίσας αὐτῷ καὶ ἔμφοβος γενόμενος εἶπεν· Τί ἐστιν, κύριε; εἶπεν δὲ αὐτῷ· Αἱ προσευχαί σου καὶ αἱ ἐλεημοσύναι σου ἀνέβησαν εἰς μνημόσυνον ⸀ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ θεοῦ·

o de atenisas ayto kai emphobos genomenos eipen· Ti estin, kyrie; eipen de ayto· Ai proseychai soy kai ai eleemosynai soy anebesan eis mnemosynon emprosthen toy theoy·

KJV: And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

AKJV: And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your alms are come up for a memorial before God.

ASV: And he, fastening his eyes upon him, and being affrighted, said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are gone up for a memorial before God.

YLT: and he having looked earnestly on him, and becoming afraid, said, What is it, Lord?' And he said to him, Thy prayers and thy kind acts came up for a memorial before God,

Exposition: Acts 10:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:5

Greek

καὶ νῦν πέμψον ⸂ἄνδρας εἰς Ἰόππην⸃ καὶ μετάπεμψαι Σίμωνά ⸂τινα ὃς ἐπικαλεῖται Πέτρος⸃·

kai nyn pempson andras eis Ioppen kai metapempsai Simona tina os epikaleitai Petros·

KJV: And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

AKJV: And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

ASV: And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter:

YLT: and now send men to Joppa, and send for a certain one Simon, who is surnamed Peter,

Exposition: Acts 10:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:6

Greek

οὗτος ξενίζεται παρά τινι Σίμωνι βυρσεῖ, ᾧ ἐστιν οἰκία παρὰ θάλασσαν.

oytos xenizetai para tini Simoni byrsei, o estin oikia para thalassan.

KJV: He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

AKJV: He lodges with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell you what you ought to do.

ASV: he lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side.

YLT: this one doth lodge with a certain Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea; this one shall speak to thee what it behoveth thee to do.'

Exposition: Acts 10:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:7

Greek

ὡς δὲ ἀπῆλθεν ὁ ἄγγελος ὁ λαλῶν ⸀αὐτῷ, φωνήσας δύο τῶν ⸀οἰκετῶν καὶ στρατιώτην εὐσεβῆ τῶν προσκαρτερούντων αὐτῷ

os de apelthen o aggelos o lalon ayto, phonesas dyo ton oiketon kai stratioten eysebe ton proskarteroynton ayto

KJV: 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;

AKJV: And when the angel which spoke to Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

ASV: And when the angel that spake unto him was departed, he called two of his household-servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

YLT: And when the messenger who is speaking to Cornelius went away, having called two of his domestics, and a pious soldier of those waiting on him continually,

Exposition: Acts 10:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:8

Greek

καὶ ἐξηγησάμενος ⸂ἅπαντα αὐτοῖς⸃ ἀπέστειλεν αὐτοὺς εἰς τὴν Ἰόππην.

kai exegesamenos apanta aytois apesteilen aytoys eis ten Ioppen.

KJV: And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

AKJV: And when he had declared all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa. ¶

ASV: and having rehearsed all things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

YLT: and having declared to them all things, he sent them to Joppa.

Exposition: Acts 10:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:9

Greek

Τῇ δὲ ἐπαύριον ὁδοιπορούντων ἐκείνων καὶ τῇ πόλει ἐγγιζόντων ἀνέβη Πέτρος ἐπὶ τὸ δῶμα προσεύξασθαι περὶ ὥραν ἕκτην.

Te de epayrion odoiporoynton ekeinon kai te polei eggizonton anebe Petros epi to doma proseyxasthai peri oran ekten.

KJV: On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

AKJV: On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew near to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

ASV: Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour:

YLT: And on the morrow, as these are proceeding on the way, and are drawing nigh to the city, Peter went up upon the house-top to pray, about the sixth hour,

Exposition: Acts 10:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:10

Greek

ἐγένετο δὲ πρόσπεινος καὶ ἤθελεν γεύσασθαι· παρασκευαζόντων δὲ ⸀αὐτῶν ⸀ἐγένετο ἐπʼ αὐτὸν ἔκστασις,

egeneto de prospeinos kai ethelen geysasthai· paraskeyazonton de ayton egeneto ep ayton ekstasis,

KJV: And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

AKJV: And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

ASV: and he became hungry, and desired to eat: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance;

YLT: and he became very hungry, and wished to eat; and they making ready, there fell upon him a trance,

Exposition: Acts 10:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:11

Greek

καὶ θεωρεῖ τὸν οὐρανὸν ἀνεῳγμένον καὶ ⸀καταβαῖνον σκεῦός τι ὡς ὀθόνην μεγάλην τέσσαρσιν ⸀ἀρχαῖς καθιέμενον ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς,

kai theorei ton oyranon aneogmenon kai katabainon skeyos ti os othonen megalen tessarsin archais kathiemenon epi tes ges,

KJV: And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

AKJV: And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending on him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

ASV: and he beholdeth the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth:

YLT: and he doth behold the heaven opened, and descending unto him a certain vessel, as a great sheet, bound at the four corners, and let down upon the earth,

Exposition: Acts 10:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:12

Greek

ἐν ᾧ ὑπῆρχεν πάντα τὰ τετράποδα ⸂καὶ ἑρπετὰ τῆς γῆς καὶ⸃ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ.

en o yperchen panta ta tetrapoda kai erpeta tes ges kai peteina toy oyranoy.

KJV: Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

AKJV: Wherein were all manner of four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

ASV: wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth and birds of the heaven.

YLT: in which were all the four-footed beasts of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the creeping things, and the fowls of the heaven,

Exposition: Acts 10:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:13

Greek

καὶ ἐγένετο φωνὴ πρὸς αὐτόν· Ἀναστάς, Πέτρε, θῦσον καὶ φάγε.

kai egeneto phone pros ayton· Anastas, Petre, thyson kai phage.

KJV: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

AKJV: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

ASV: And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat.

YLT: and there came a voice unto him: `Having risen, Peter, slay and eat.'

Exposition: Acts 10:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:14

Greek

ὁ δὲ Πέτρος εἶπεν· Μηδαμῶς, κύριε, ὅτι οὐδέποτε ἔφαγον πᾶν κοινὸν ⸀καὶ ἀκάθαρτον.

o de Petros eipen· Medamos, kyrie, oti oydepote ephagon pan koinon kai akatharton.

KJV: But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

AKJV: But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

ASV: But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common and unclean.

YLT: And Peter said, `Not so, Lord; because at no time did I eat anything common or unclean;'

Exposition: Acts 10:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:15

Greek

καὶ φωνὴ πάλιν ἐκ δευτέρου πρὸς αὐτόν· Ἃ ὁ θεὸς ἐκαθάρισεν σὺ μὴ κοίνου.

kai phone palin ek deyteroy pros ayton· A o theos ekatharisen sy me koinoy.

KJV: And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

AKJV: And the voice spoke to him again the second time, What God has cleansed, that call not you common.

ASV: And a voice came unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, make not thou common.

YLT: and there is a voice again a second time unto him: `What God did cleanse, thou, declare not thou common;'

Exposition: Acts 10:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:16

Greek

τοῦτο δὲ ἐγένετο ἐπὶ τρίς, καὶ ⸀εὐθὺς ἀνελήμφθη τὸ σκεῦος εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν.

toyto de egeneto epi tris, kai eythys anelemphthe to skeyos eis ton oyranon.

KJV: This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

AKJV: This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

ASV: And this was done thrice: and straightway the vessel was received up into heaven.

YLT: and this was done thrice, and again was the vessel received up to the heaven.

Exposition: Acts 10:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:17

Greek

Ὡς δὲ ἐν ἑαυτῷ διηπόρει ὁ Πέτρος τί ἂν εἴη τὸ ὅραμα ὃ εἶδεν, ⸀ἰδοὺ οἱ ἄνδρες οἱ ἀπεσταλμένοι ⸀ὑπὸ τοῦ Κορνηλίου διερωτήσαντες τὴν οἰκίαν ⸀τοῦ Σίμωνος ἐπέστησαν ἐπὶ τὸν πυλῶνα,

Os de en eayto dieporei o Petros ti an eie to orama o eiden, idoy oi andres oi apestalmenoi ypo toy Kornelioy dierotesantes ten oikian toy Simonos epestesan epi ton pylona,

KJV: Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

AKJV: Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

ASV: Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood before the gate,

YLT: And as Peter was perplexed in himself what the vision that he saw might be, then, lo, the men who have been sent from Cornelius, having made inquiry for the house of Simon, stood at the gate,

Exposition: Acts 10:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:18

Greek

καὶ φωνήσαντες ⸀ἐπυνθάνοντο εἰ Σίμων ὁ ἐπικαλούμενος Πέτρος ἐνθάδε ξενίζεται.

kai phonesantes epynthanonto ei Simon o epikaloymenos Petros enthade xenizetai.

KJV: And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

AKJV: And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. ¶

ASV: and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there.

YLT: and having called, they were asking if Simon, who is surnamed Peter, doth lodge here?

Exposition: Acts 10:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:19

Greek

τοῦ δὲ Πέτρου διενθυμουμένου περὶ τοῦ ὁράματος εἶπεν ⸂αὐτῷ τὸ πνεῦμα⸃· Ἰδοὺ ⸀ἄνδρες ⸀ζητοῦντές σε·

toy de Petroy dienthymoymenoy peri toy oramatos eipen ayto to pneyma· Idoy andres zetoyntes se·

KJV: While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

AKJV: While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek you.

ASV: And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

YLT: And Peter thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, `Lo, three men do seek thee;

Exposition: Acts 10:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:20

Greek

ἀλλὰ ἀναστὰς κατάβηθι καὶ πορεύου σὺν αὐτοῖς μηδὲν διακρινόμενος, ⸀ὅτι ἐγὼ ἀπέσταλκα αὐτούς.

alla anastas katabethi kai poreyoy syn aytois meden diakrinomenos, oti ego apestalka aytoys.

KJV: Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

AKJV: Arise therefore, and get you down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

ASV: But arise, and get thee down, and go with them, nothing doubting: for I have sent them.

YLT: but having risen, go down and go on with them, nothing doubting, because I have sent them;'

Exposition: Acts 10:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:21

Greek

καταβὰς δὲ Πέτρος πρὸς τοὺς ἄνδρας εἶπεν· Ἰδοὺ ἐγώ εἰμι ὃν ζητεῖτε· τίς ἡ αἰτία διʼ ἣν πάρεστε;

katabas de Petros pros toys andras eipen· Idoy ego eimi on zeteite· tis e aitia di en pareste;

KJV: Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

AKJV: Then Peter went down to the men which were sent to him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek: what is the cause why you are come?

ASV: And Peter went down to the men, and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?

YLT: and Peter having come down unto the men who have been sent from Cornelius unto him, said, `Lo, I am he whom ye seek, what is the cause for which ye are present?'

Exposition: Acts 10:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:22

Greek

οἱ δὲ εἶπαν· Κορνήλιος ἑκατοντάρχης, ἀνὴρ δίκαιος καὶ φοβούμενος τὸν θεὸν μαρτυρούμενός τε ὑπὸ ὅλου τοῦ ἔθνους τῶν Ἰουδαίων, ἐχρηματίσθη ὑπὸ ἀγγέλου ἁγίου μεταπέμψασθαί σε εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ καὶ ἀκοῦσαι ῥήματα παρὰ σοῦ.

oi de eipan· Kornelios ekatontarches, aner dikaios kai phoboymenos ton theon martyroymenos te ypo oloy toy ethnoys ton Ioydaion, echrematisthe ypo aggeloy agioy metapempsasthai se eis ton oikon aytoy kai akoysai remata para soy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for you into his house, and to hear words of you.

ASV: 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.

YLT: And they said, `Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well testified to, also, by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy messenger to send for thee, to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.'

Exposition: Acts 10:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 word...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:23

Greek

εἰσκαλεσάμενος οὖν αὐτοὺς ἐξένισεν. Τῇ δὲ ἐπαύριον ⸀ἀναστὰς ἐξῆλθεν σὺν αὐτοῖς, καί τινες τῶν ἀδελφῶν τῶν ἀπὸ Ἰόππης συνῆλθον αὐτῷ.

eiskalesamenos oyn aytoys exenisen. Te de epayrion anastas exelthen syn aytois, kai tines ton adelphon ton apo Ioppes synelthon ayto.

KJV: Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

AKJV: Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

ASV: So 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.

YLT: Having called them in, therefore, he lodged them, and on the morrow Peter went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa went with him,

Exposition: Acts 10:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:24

Greek

⸂τῇ δὲ⸃ ἐπαύριον ⸀εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὴν Καισάρειαν. ὁ δὲ Κορνήλιος ἦν προσδοκῶν αὐτοὺς συγκαλεσάμενος τοὺς συγγενεῖς αὐτοῦ καὶ τοὺς ἀναγκαίους φίλους.

te de epayrion eiselthen eis ten Kaisareian. o de Kornelios en prosdokon aytoys sygkalesamenos toys syggeneis aytoy kai toys anagkaioys philoys.

KJV: And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

AKJV: And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and he had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

ASV: And on the morrow they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.

YLT: and on the morrow they did enter into Caesarea; and Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kindred and near friends,

Exposition: Acts 10:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the morrow after they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:25

Greek

ὡς δὲ ἐγένετο τοῦ εἰσελθεῖν τὸν Πέτρον, συναντήσας αὐτῷ ὁ Κορνήλιος πεσὼν ἐπὶ τοὺς πόδας προσεκύνησεν.

os de egeneto toy eiselthein ton Petron, synantesas ayto o Kornelios peson epi toys podas prosekynesen.

KJV: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

AKJV: And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

ASV: And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

YLT: and as it came that Peter entered in, Cornelius having met him, having fallen at his feet, did bow before him ;

Exposition: Acts 10:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:26

Greek

ὁ δὲ Πέτρος ⸂ἤγειρεν αὐτὸν⸃ λέγων· Ἀνάστηθι· καὶ ἐγὼ αὐτὸς ἄνθρωπός εἰμι.

o de Petros egeiren ayton legon· Anastethi· kai ego aytos anthropos eimi.

KJV: But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

AKJV: But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

ASV: But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

YLT: and Peter raised him, saying, `Stand up; I also myself am a man;'

Exposition: Acts 10:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:27

Greek

καὶ συνομιλῶν αὐτῷ εἰσῆλθεν, καὶ εὑρίσκει συνεληλυθότας πολλούς,

kai synomilon ayto eiselthen, kai eyriskei synelelythotas polloys,

KJV: And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

AKJV: And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.

ASV: And as he talked with him, he went in, and findeth many come together:

YLT: and talking with him he went in, and doth find many having come together.

Exposition: Acts 10:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:28

Greek

ἔφη τε πρὸς αὐτούς· Ὑμεῖς ἐπίστασθε ὡς ἀθέμιτόν ἐστιν ἀνδρὶ Ἰουδαίῳ κολλᾶσθαι ἢ προσέρχεσθαι ἀλλοφύλῳ· κἀμοὶ ὁ θεὸς ἔδειξεν μηδένα κοινὸν ἢ ἀκάθαρτον λέγειν ἄνθρωπον·

ephe te pros aytoys· Ymeis epistasthe os athemiton estin andri Ioydaio kollasthai e proserchesthai allophylo· kamoi o theos edeixen medena koinon e akatharton legein anthropon·

KJV: And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

AKJV: And he said to them, You know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come to one of another nation; but God has showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

ASV: and he said unto them, Ye yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to join himself or come unto one of another nation; and yet unto me hath God showed that I should not call any man common or unclean:

YLT: And he said unto them, `Ye know how it is unlawful for a man, a Jew, to keep company with, or to come unto, one of another race, but to me God did shew to call no man common or unclean;

Exposition: Acts 10:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:29

Greek

διὸ καὶ ἀναντιρρήτως ἦλθον μεταπεμφθείς πυνθάνομαι οὖν τίνι λόγῳ μετεπέμψασθέ με.

dio kai anantirretos elthon metapemphtheis pynthanomai oyn tini logo metepempsasthe me.

KJV: Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?

AKJV: Therefore came I to you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent you have sent for me?

ASV: wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.

YLT: therefore also without gainsaying I came, having been sent for; I ask, therefore, for what matter ye did send for me?'

Exposition: Acts 10:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:30

Greek

Καὶ ὁ Κορνήλιος ἔφη· Ἀπὸ τετάρτης ἡμέρας μέχρι ταύτης τῆς ὥρας ⸀ἤμην τὴν ⸀ἐνάτην προσευχόμενος ἐν τῷ οἴκῳ μου, καὶ ἰδοὺ ἀνὴρ ἔστη ἐνώπιόν μου ἐν ἐσθῆτι λαμπρᾷ

Kai o Kornelios ephe· Apo tetartes emeras mechri taytes tes oras emen ten enaten proseychomenos en to oiko moy, kai idoy aner este enopion moy en estheti lampra

KJV: And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

AKJV: And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

ASV: And Cornelius said, Four days ago, until this hour, I was keeping the ninth hour of prayer in my house; and behold, a man stood before me in bright apparel,

YLT: And Cornelius said, `Four days ago till this hour, I was fasting, and at the ninth hour praying in my house, and, lo, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

Exposition: Acts 10:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:31

Greek

καὶ φησί· Κορνήλιε, εἰσηκούσθη σου ἡ προσευχὴ καὶ αἱ ἐλεημοσύναι σου ἐμνήσθησαν ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ.

kai phesi· Kornelie, eisekoysthe soy e proseyche kai ai eleemosynai soy emnesthesan enopion toy theoy.

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

AKJV: And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

ASV: and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

YLT: and he said, Cornelius, thy prayer was heard, and thy kind acts were remembered before God;

Exposition: Acts 10:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:32

Greek

πέμψον οὖν εἰς Ἰόππην καὶ μετακάλεσαι Σίμωνα ὃς ἐπικαλεῖται Πέτρος· οὗτος ξενίζεται ἐν οἰκίᾳ Σίμωνος βυρσέως παρὰ ⸀θάλασσαν.

pempson oyn eis Ioppen kai metakalesai Simona os epikaleitai Petros· oytos xenizetai en oikia Simonos byrseos para thalassan.

KJV: Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

AKJV: Send therefore to Joppa, and call here Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he comes, shall speak to you.

ASV: Send therefore to Joppa, and call unto thee Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner, by the sea side.

YLT: send, therefore, to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is surnamed Peter; this one doth lodge in the house of Simon a tanner, by the sea, who having come, shall speak to thee;

Exposition: Acts 10:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:33

Greek

ἐξαυτῆς οὖν ἔπεμψα πρὸς σέ, σύ τε καλῶς ἐποίησας παραγενόμενος. νῦν οὖν πάντες ἡμεῖς ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ πάρεσμεν ἀκοῦσαι πάντα τὰ προστεταγμένα σοι ὑπὸ τοῦ ⸀κυρίου.

exaytes oyn epempsa pros se, sy te kalos epoiesas paragenomenos. nyn oyn pantes emeis enopion toy theoy paresmen akoysai panta ta prostetagmena soi ypo toy kyrioy.

KJV: Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

AKJV: Immediately therefore I sent to you; and you have well done that you are come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded you of God. ¶

ASV: Forthwith therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord.

YLT: at once, therefore, I sent to thee; thou also didst do well, having come; now, therefore, are we all before God present to hear all things that have been commanded thee by God.'

Exposition: Acts 10:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:34

Greek

Ἀνοίξας δὲ Πέτρος τὸ στόμα εἶπεν· Ἐπʼ ἀληθείας καταλαμβάνομαι ὅτι οὐκ ἔστιν προσωπολήμπτης ὁ θεός,

Anoixas de Petros to stoma eipen· Ep aletheias katalambanomai oti oyk estin prosopolemptes o theos,

KJV: Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

AKJV: Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

ASV: And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

YLT: And Peter having opened his mouth, said, `Of a truth, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,

Exposition: Acts 10:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:35

Greek

ἀλλʼ ἐν παντὶ ἔθνει ὁ φοβούμενος αὐτὸν καὶ ἐργαζόμενος δικαιοσύνην δεκτὸς αὐτῷ ἐστιν.

all en panti ethnei o phoboymenos ayton kai ergazomenos dikaiosynen dektos ayto estin.

KJV: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

AKJV: But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.

ASV: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.

YLT: but in every nation he who is fearing Him, and is working righteousness, is acceptable to Him;

Exposition: Acts 10:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:36

Greek

τὸν λόγον ⸀ὃν ἀπέστειλεν τοῖς υἱοῖς Ἰσραὴλ εὐαγγελιζόμενος εἰρήνην διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· οὗτός ἐστιν πάντων κύριος.

ton logon on apesteilen tois yiois Israel eyaggelizomenos eirenen dia Iesoy Christoy· oytos estin panton kyrios.

KJV: The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

AKJV: The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

ASV: The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—

YLT: the word that he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming good news--peace through Jesus Christ (this one is Lord of all,)

Exposition: Acts 10:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:37

Greek

ὑμεῖς οἴδατε τὸ γενόμενον ῥῆμα καθʼ ὅλης τῆς Ἰουδαίας, ⸀ἀρξάμενος ἀπὸ τῆς Γαλιλαίας μετὰ τὸ βάπτισμα ὃ ἐκήρυξεν Ἰωάννης,

ymeis oidate to genomenon rema kath oles tes Ioydaias, arxamenos apo tes Galilaias meta to baptisma o ekeryxen Ioannes,

KJV: That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

AKJV: That word, I say, you know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

ASV: that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judæa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

YLT: ye--ye have known; --the word that came throughout all Judea, having begun from Galilee, after the baptism that John preached;

Exposition: Acts 10:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:38

Greek

Ἰησοῦν τὸν ἀπὸ Ναζαρέθ, ὡς ἔχρισεν αὐτὸν ὁ θεὸς πνεύματι ἁγίῳ καὶ δυνάμει, ὃς διῆλθεν εὐεργετῶν καὶ ἰώμενος πάντας τοὺς καταδυναστευομένους ὑπὸ τοῦ διαβόλου, ὅτι ὁ θεὸς ἦν μετʼ αὐτοῦ·

Iesoyn ton apo Nazareth, os echrisen ayton o theos pneymati agio kai dynamei, os dielthen eyergeton kai iomenos pantas toys katadynasteyomenoys ypo toy diaboloy, oti o theos en met aytoy·

KJV: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

AKJV: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

ASV: even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

YLT: Jesus who is from Nazareth--how God did anoint him with the Holy Spirit and power; who went through, doing good, and healing all those oppressed by the devil, because God was with him;

Exposition: Acts 10:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:39

Greek

καὶ ⸀ἡμεῖς μάρτυρες πάντων ὧν ἐποίησεν ἔν τε τῇ χώρᾳ τῶν Ἰουδαίων ⸀καὶ Ἰερουσαλήμ· ὃν καὶ ἀνεῖλαν κρεμάσαντες ἐπὶ ξύλου.

kai emeis martyres panton on epoiesen en te te chora ton Ioydaion kai Ieroysalem· on kai aneilan kremasantes epi xyloy.

KJV: And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

AKJV: And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

ASV: And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree.

YLT: and we--we are witnesses of all things that he did, both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem, --whom they did slay, having hanged upon a tree.

Exposition: Acts 10:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:40

Greek

τοῦτον ὁ θεὸς ἤγειρεν ⸀τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ καὶ ἔδωκεν αὐτὸν ἐμφανῆ γενέσθαι,

toyton o theos egeiren te trite emera kai edoken ayton emphane genesthai,

KJV: Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

AKJV: Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly;

ASV: Him God raised up the third day, and gave him to be made manifest,

YLT: `This one God did raise up the third day, and gave him to become manifest,

Exposition: Acts 10:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:41

Greek

οὐ παντὶ τῷ λαῷ ἀλλὰ μάρτυσι τοῖς προκεχειροτονημένοις ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ, ἡμῖν, οἵτινες συνεφάγομεν καὶ συνεπίομεν αὐτῷ μετὰ τὸ ἀναστῆναι αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν·

oy panti to lao alla martysi tois prokecheirotonemenois ypo toy theoy, emin, oitines synephagomen kai synepiomen ayto meta to anastenai ayton ek nekron·

KJV: Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

AKJV: Not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

ASV: not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

YLT: not to all the people, but to witnesses, to those having been chosen before by God--to us who did eat with him , and did drink with him, after his rising out of the dead;

Exposition: Acts 10:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:42

Greek

καὶ παρήγγειλεν ἡμῖν κηρύξαι τῷ λαῷ καὶ διαμαρτύρασθαι ὅτι ⸀οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ ὡρισμένος ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ κριτὴς ζώντων καὶ νεκρῶν.

kai pareggeilen emin keryxai to lao kai diamartyrasthai oti oytos estin o orismenos ypo toy theoy krites zonton kai nekron.

KJV: And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

AKJV: And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

ASV: And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

YLT: and he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify fully that it is he who hath been ordained by God judge of living and dead--

Exposition: Acts 10:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:43

Greek

τούτῳ πάντες οἱ προφῆται μαρτυροῦσιν, ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν λαβεῖν διὰ τοῦ ὀνόματος αὐτοῦ πάντα τὸν πιστεύοντα εἰς αὐτόν.

toyto pantes oi prophetai martyroysin, aphesin amartion labein dia toy onomatos aytoy panta ton pisteyonta eis ayton.

KJV: To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

AKJV: To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive remission of sins. ¶

ASV: To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.

YLT: to this one do all the prophets testify, that through his name every one that is believing in him doth receive remission of sins.'

Exposition: Acts 10:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:44

Greek

Ἔτι λαλοῦντος τοῦ Πέτρου τὰ ῥήματα ταῦτα ἐπέπεσε τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον ἐπὶ πάντας τοὺς ἀκούοντας τὸν λόγον.

Eti laloyntos toy Petroy ta remata tayta epepese to pneyma to agion epi pantas toys akoyontas ton logon.

KJV: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

AKJV: While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

ASV: While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word.

YLT: While Peter is yet speaking these sayings, the Holy spirit fell upon all those hearing the word,

Exposition: Acts 10:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:45

Greek

καὶ ἐξέστησαν οἱ ἐκ περιτομῆς πιστοὶ ⸀ὅσοι συνῆλθαν τῷ Πέτρῳ, ὅτι καὶ ἐπὶ τὰ ἔθνη ἡ δωρεὰ τοῦ ⸂ἁγίου πνεύματος⸃ ἐκκέχυται·

kai exestesan oi ek peritomes pistoi osoi synelthan to Petro, oti kai epi ta ethne e dorea toy agioy pneymatos ekkechytai·

KJV: And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

AKJV: And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

ASV: And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit.

YLT: and those of the circumcision believing were astonished--as many as came with Peter--because also upon the nations the gift of the Holy Spirit hath been poured out,

Exposition: Acts 10:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:46

Greek

ἤκουον γὰρ αὐτῶν λαλούντων γλώσσαις καὶ μεγαλυνόντων τὸν θεόν. τότε ⸀ἀπεκρίθη Πέτρος·

ekoyon gar ayton laloynton glossais kai megalynonton ton theon. tote apekrithe Petros·

KJV: For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

AKJV: For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

ASV: For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

YLT: for they were hearing them speaking with tongues and magnifying God.

Exposition: Acts 10:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:47

Greek

Μήτι τὸ ὕδωρ ⸂δύναται κωλῦσαί⸃ τις τοῦ μὴ βαπτισθῆναι τούτους οἵτινες τὸ πνεῦμα τὸ ἅγιον ἔλαβον ⸀ὡς καὶ ἡμεῖς;

Meti to ydor dynatai kolysai tis toy me baptisthenai toytoys oitines to pneyma to agion elabon os kai emeis;

KJV: Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

AKJV: Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

ASV: Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we?

YLT: Then answered Peter, `The water is any one able to forbid, that these may not be baptized, who the Holy Spirit did receive--even as also we?'

Exposition: Acts 10:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Acts 10:48

Greek

προσέταξεν ⸀δὲ αὐτοὺς ⸂ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ βαπτισθῆναι⸃. τότε ἠρώτησαν αὐτὸν ἐπιμεῖναι ἡμέρας τινάς.

prosetaxen de aytoys en to onomati Iesoy Christoy baptisthenai. tote erotesan ayton epimeinai emeras tinas.

KJV: And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

AKJV: And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

ASV: And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

YLT: he commanded them also to be baptized in the name of the Lord; then they besought him to remain certain days.

Exposition: Acts 10:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.