1 There was a man in Caesareanamed Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment. 10:1 Mt 27:27; Mk 15:16; Jn 18:3,12; Ac 8:402 He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God. 10:2 Ac 10:22,35; 13:16,263 About three in the afternoon 10:3 Lit About the ninth hourhe distinctly saw in a vision an angel of God who came in and said to him, "Cornelius." 10:3 Ac 3:1; 5:19; 9:10; 10:17,19
4 Staring at him in awe, he said, "What is it, Lord? "
The angel told him, "Your prayers and your acts of charity have ascended as a memorial offering before God. 10:4 Ac 9:43; 11:145 Now send men to Joppaand call for Simon, who is also named Peter. 6 He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea." 10:6 Lk 16:13; Rm 14:4; 1Pt 2:18
7 When the angel who spoke to him had gone, he called two of his household servants and a devout soldier, who was one of those who attended him. 8 After explaining everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.
Peter’s Vision
9 The 10:9–32 Ac 11:5–14next day, as they were traveling and nearing the city, Peterwent up to pray on the roof 10:9 Ps 55:17; Jr 19:13; 32:29; Zph 1:5; Mt 24:17about noon. 10:9 Lit about the sixth hour10 He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they were preparing something, he fell into a trance. 11 He saw heaven opened 10:10–11 Jn 1:51; Ac 22:17and an object that resembled a large sheet coming down, being lowered by its four corners to the earth. 12 In it were all the four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, and the birds of the sky. 13 A voice said to him, "Get up, Peter; kill and eat."
14 "No, Lord! " Petersaid. "For I have never eaten anything impure and ritually unclean." 10:14 Lv 11:4; 20:25; Dt 4:4–20; Ezk 4:14; Dn 1:8; Ac 9:5
15 Again, a second time, the voice said to him, "What God has made clean, do not call impure."10:15 Mt 15:11; Mk 7:19; Rm 14:14; 1Co 10:25; 1Tm 4:4; Ti 1:1516 This happened three times, and suddenly the object was taken up into heaven.
Peter Visits Cornelius
17 While Peterwas deeply perplexed about what the vision he had seen might mean, right away the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having asked directions to Simon’s house, stood at the gate. 18 They called out, asking if Simon, who was also named Peter, was lodging there.
19 While Peterwas thinking about the vision, the Spirit told him, "Three men are here looking for you. 10:19 Ac 8:29; 10:320 Get up, go downstairs, and go with them with no doubts at all, because I have sent them." 10:20 Ac 15:7–9
21 Then Peterwent down to the men and said, "Here I am, the one you’re looking for. What is the reason you’re here? "
22 They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you." 10:22 Mk 8:38; Ac 10:2; 11:1423 Peter then invited them in and gave them lodging.
The next day he got up and set out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppawent with him. 10:23 Ac 10:45; 11:1224 The following day he entered Caesarea. Now Corneliuswas expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 When Peterentered, Corneliusmet him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him.
26 But Peterlifted him up and said, "Stand up. I myself am also a man." 10:26 Ac 14:15; Rv 19:10; 22:827 While talking with him, he went in and found a large gathering of people. 28 Peter said to them, "You know it’s forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or visit a foreigner, 10:28 Jn 4:9; 18:28; Ac 11:3but God has shown me that I must not call any person impure or unclean. 10:28 Ac 10:14–15,35; 15:8–929 That’s why I came without any objection when I was sent for. So may I ask why you sent for me? "
30 Corneliusreplied, "Four days ago at this hour, at three in the afternoon, 10:30 Lit at the ninth hourI was 10:30 Other mss add fasting andpraying in my house. Just then a man in dazzling clothing stood before me 10:30 Ac 1:10; 3:131 and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered in God’s sight. 32 Therefore send someone to Joppaand invite Simonhere, who is also named Peter. He is lodging in Simonthe tanner’s house by the sea.’ 10:32 Other mss add When he arrives, he will speak to you.33 So I immediately sent for you, and it was good of you to come. So now we are all in the presence of God to hear everything you have been commanded by the Lord."
Good News for Gentiles
34 Peterbegan to speak: "Now I truly understand that God doesn’t show favoritism, 10:34 Dt 10:17; 2Ch 19:7; Rm 2:11; Gl 2:6; Eph 6:9; Col 3:25; 1Pt 1:1735 but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ— he is Lord of all. 10:36 Mt 28:18; Ac 2:36; 13:32; Rm 10:12; Eph 2:17; Rv 17:1437 You know the events that took place throughout all Judea, beginning from Galileeafter the baptism that Johnpreached: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazarethwith the Holy Spirit and with power, and how he went about doing good and healing all who were under the tyranny of the devil, because God was with him. 10:38 Mt 4:23; Lk 4:18; Jn 3:2; Ac 4:2639 We ourselves are witnesses of everything he did in both the Judean country and in Jerusalem, and yet they killed him by hanging him on a tree. 10:39 Lk 24:48; Ac 2:32; 5:3040 God raised up this man on the third day and caused him to be seen, 41 not by all the people, but by us whom God appointed as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 10:41 Lk 24:43; Jn 14:17,2242 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be the judge of the living and the dead. 10:42 Jn 5:22; Ac 17:31; Rm 14:9; 2Co 5:10; 2Tm 4:1; 1Pt 4:543 All the prophets testify 10:43 Is 53:11; Jr 31:34about him that through his name 10:43 1Jn 2:12; 3:23everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins." 10:43 Lk 24:47; Ac 15:9; Rm 10:11; Gl 3:22
Gentile Conversion and Baptism
44 While Peterwas still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came down 10:44 Ac 11:15; 15:8on all those who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peterwere amazed because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 10:45 Ac 2:33,38; 10:23; 11:1846 For they heard them speaking in tongues 10:46 Or other languagesand declaring the greatness of God.
Then Peterresponded, 47 "Can anyone withhold water and prevent these people from being baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? " 10:47 Ac 2:4; 8:36; 11:17; 15:848 He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. 10:48 Ac 2:38; 8:16; 1Co 1:14–17Then they asked him to stay for a few days.
Lugar Bíblico
Cidade / Povoado
Caesarea
Hoje: Caesarea Maritima, Israel
ΚαισάρειαKaisareia
Caesarea is the city where Paul was held and brought before Festus, and where the house of Philip the evangelist was located (Acts 25:4).
Joppa is the city where Peter stayed for some time with Simon the tanner, and where Jonah found a ship bound for Tarshish when fleeing from the presence of the Lord (Acts 9:43).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Joppa is the city where Peter stayed for some time with Simon the tanner, and where Jonah found a ship bound for Tarshish when fleeing from the presence of the Lord (Acts 9:43).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Joppa is the city where Peter stayed for some time with Simon the tanner, and where Jonah found a ship bound for Tarshish when fleeing from the presence of the Lord (Acts 9:43).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Joppa is the city where Peter stayed for some time with Simon the tanner, and where Jonah found a ship bound for Tarshish when fleeing from the presence of the Lord (Acts 9:43).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).
Judea is the land where Bethlehem is located, the town where Jesus was born during the time of King Herod. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and there the Jews sought to kill Jesus (Matthew 2:1).
Galilee is the land of Nazareth and Cana, from where Jesus came to be baptized by John in the Jordan and from where crowds and women followed him (Mark 1:9).
John the Baptist, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth, preached repentance in the wilderness, baptized Jesus in the Jordan, and was beheaded by order of Herod (Matthew 3:1).
Nazareth is the town in Galilee where Jesus had been brought up and where, on the Sabbath day, he went into the synagogue and stood up to read (Luke 4:16).
Jerusalem is the city of the house of God, where children of Judah and Benjamin lived; the Babylonian army broke down the walls of the city (2 Kings 25:10).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Peter, called Simon, a fisherman of Galilee, was one of the twelve apostles; he confessed Jesus as the Christ, denied him three times, and later preached at Pentecost (Matthew 16:16).
Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, was born of Mary in Bethlehem, proclaimed the kingdom of God, died by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, and was raised on the third day (Matthew 1:16).