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and said, `Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God.
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God Hears Specific Prayers
Commentators note the angel says "thy prayer" (singular), suggesting Cornelius was praying for something specific. It was likely a prayer for greater understanding and guidance on how to draw closer to God, perhaps after hearing about Jesus. This shows that God pays attention not just to our general devotion, but to our specific, heartfelt requests for truth and direction.
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Is heard (εισηκουσθη). Sort of timeless first aorist passive indicative as is "are had in remembrance" (εμνησθησαν. See verse 4 "a…
19th Century
Anglican
Thy prayer is heard.—The singular number gives a greater definiteness to the object of the prayer than in Acts 10:4. It m…
Cornelius told all about his vision, described how he sent for Peter, and invited him to relate “everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard What he was now particularly making to God, as well as others he had befor…
Presbyterian
When we see our call to any service as clear, we should not be perplexed by doubts and scruples arising from prejudices or former ideas.
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