Scofield Reference Bible Notes
Acts 10

Act 10:1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

a centurion

Luk 7:2-10.

band

Or, cohort.

Act 10:2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

one that feared God

Act 10:35; 16:14.

Act 10:3 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.

in a vision

Cf. Act 10:10-17; Act 9:10.

angel [See also Act 10:7.]

Scofield Hebrews 1:4, note.

Act 10:4 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.

a memorial before God

Mat 26:13; Heb 6:9-10.

Act 10:5 And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

send men to Joppa

Act 11:13-14.

Act 10:9 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:

went on their journey

Act 8:26-39.

Act 10:11 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:

heaven opened

Act 7:56; Eph 3:5-6.

Act 10:14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

never eaten any thing that is common or unclean

Lev 11; Isa 66:17; Eze 4:14.

Act 10:15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common

Act 10:28; Mat 15:11; Rom 14:14, 17, 20; 1Co 10:25; 1Ti 4:4; Tit 1:15.

Act 10:17 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,

doubted

was much perplexed.

Act 10:20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

doubting nothing

Act 16:9-10.

Act 10:21 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?

what is the cause

Act 10:29; Luk 18:41.

Act 10:22 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.

Cornelius

Act 10:1-2.

good report

Act 22:12.

Act 10:23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

certain brethren

Act 10:45; 11:12.

Act 10:24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

waited

was waiting. Mar 5:19; Luk 8:40; Jhn 4:29.

Act 10:25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

fell down

Act 16:29.

Act 10:26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

I myself also am a man

Act 14:14-15; Rev 19:10; 22:9.

Act 10:28 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.

it is an unlawful thing

Jhn 4:9; 18:28; Act 11:3; Gal 2:12, 14.

I should not call any man common or unclean

Act 10:15; 15:8-9; Eph 3:6.

Act 10:29 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?

what intent ye have sent for me

Act 10:21.

Act 10:30 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,

bright clothing

Mat 28:3; Mar 16:5; Luk 24:4.

Act 10:31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

thy prayer is heard

Act 10:4; Dan 10:12.

thine alms are had in remembrance

Heb 6:10.

Act 10:33 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.

here…to hear all things

Luk 8:18; Gal 4:14; 1Th 2:13.

present before God

in the sight of [God]

God

the Lord.

Act 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

no respecter of persons

Deu 10:17; Rom 2:11; Rom 3:29-30; Rom 10:12-13.

Act 10:35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

in every nation he that feareth him

Psa 15:1-2; Act 15:7-11; Rom 2:27-29.

righteousness

Scofield Romans 10:10, note.

Act 10:36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

preaching peace

Luk 2:14; Eph 2:17; Col 1:20.

Act 10:38 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.

God

Jehovah. Isa 61:11.

Holy Ghost

Holy Spirit (N.T.). Act 10:19, 38, 44-45, 47; 11:12, 15-16, 24, 28.. (Mat 1:18; Act 2:4.)

devil

Satan. Act 13:10. (Gen 3:1; Rev 20:10.)

God was with him

Isa 61:1-3; Jhn 3:2; 8:29.

Act 10:39 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:

we are witnesses

Act 1:22.

they slew and hanged on a tree

Act 2:23; 13:27-28.

Act 10:40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;

raised up

Act 2:24.

Act 10:41 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.

chosen

Election (personal). Act 15:7. (Deu 7:6; 1Pe 1:2).

eat and drink with him

Luk 24:30, 41-43; Jhn 21:9-13; 1Jo 1:1.

Act 10:43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

in him

on him.

sins

Sin. Scofield Romans 3:23, note.

Act 10:44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.

the Holy Ghost fell on

Act 15:8; 26:18; Rom 10:11; Gal 3:22.

all them

Act 10:44 is one of the pivotal points of Scripture. Heretofore the Gospel has been offered to Jews only, and the Holy Spirit bestowed upon believing Jews through apostolic mediation. But now the normal order for this age is reached: the Holy Spirit is given without delay, mediation, or other condition than simple faith in Jesus Christ. Cf. Scofield Acts 2:4, note; 1 Corinthians 6:19.

Act 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

speak with tongues

Psa 68:18.

Act 10:48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

the Lord

Jesus Christ.