A devout soldier. A pious man. This is an instance of the effect of piety in a military officer. Few men have more influence; and in this …

A devout soldier. The word "devout" implies that the man was, like his superior officer, a convert to the faith of Israel, though …

Cornelius’s response was immediate. Calling two of his household servants and one of his soldiers and telling them what had occurred and what he ha…

And after that the angel. Luke declares here how ready Cornelius was to obey, since he makes no delay but does with all diligence what he …

And when the angel which spoke unto Cornelius was departed ,
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Until now, none had been baptized into the Christian church except Jews, Samaritans, and those converts who had been circumcised and observed the c…