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When it happened that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
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Reverence, Not Idolatry
Commentators agree that Cornelius, a God-fearing man, was not committing idolatry. His action was an extreme form of "civil respect" or "reverence" common in Eastern cultures for honoring a person of high rank. However, scholars note that he "offended in excess," giving honor that bordered on religious worship, which prompted Peter's immediate correction.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Fell down at his feet. This was an act of profound regard for him as an ambassador of God. In Eastern countries, it was customary to prost…
That Peter entered (του εισελθειν τον Πετρον). This is a difficult construction, for the subject of εγενετο (it happened) has to b…
19th Century
Anglican
Fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.—The attitude was the most extreme form of Eastern homage. So Jairus had bowed down befo…
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As Peter was brought into the centurion’s home past the gatehouse and then into the courtyard, Cornelius came from his living quarters to meet him.…
16th Century
Protestant
Falling down at his feet, he worshipped. Here is the word προσεκυνησεν, which signifies to testify honor or worship, either by bowing the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as Peter was coming in Not into the city of Caesarea, for his entrance there is mentioned before, but into the h…
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