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When the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.
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A Leader's Godly Influence
Commentators highlight that Cornelius's faith wasn't kept to himself. He had "devout" servants and a "devout" soldier ready to obey God's call because he had actively taught and influenced his household. Scholars like Ellicott and Calvin see this as a direct result and reward of Cornelius's own piety, showing how a leader's faith can shape the character of those around them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the angel which spoke unto Cornelius was departed , &c.] For when he had delivered his message, he either d…
Until now, none had been baptized into the Christian church except Jews, Samaritans, and those converts who had been circumcised and observed the c…
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