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Devotion Isn't Enough for Salvation
Commentators stress that despite being a devout, God-fearing man who prayed regularly, Cornelius was not yet saved. Salvation required hearing the specific 'words' about Jesus Christ from Peter. This highlights that sincere piety, while good, must be joined with explicit faith in the gospel message.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 11:14
18th Century
Theologian
And all your house. Your family. This is a circumstance which is omitted in the account in Acts 10. It is said, however, in Acts 10:2, tha…
AT Robertson
On Acts 11:14
Whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house (εν οις σωθηση συ κα πας ο οικος σου). Future passive indicative of σωζω, to s…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 11:14
19th Century
Bishop
Whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.—The words are not found in the report of the angel’s speech in Acts 10:4-6…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 11:14
Peter defended his actions by recounting his experiences at Joppa and Caesarea, with an emphasis on (1) the divine initiative in all that transpire…
John Gill
On Acts 11:14
17th Century
Pastor
Who shall tell thee words
Preach doctrines, such as relate to the person and office of Christ, to peace and pardon, …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 11:1–18
17th Century
Minister
The imperfect state of human nature strongly appears when godly people are displeased even to hear that the word of God has been received, because …