Acts 10:31

31 He said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and your compassionate acts are like a memorial offering to him.

Acts 10:31 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 10:31

And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard
What he was now particularly making to God, as well as others he had before put up to him:

and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God;
(See Gill on Acts 10:4).

Acts 10:31 In-Context

29 For this reason, when you sent for me, I came without objection. I want to know, then, why you sent for me."

30 Cornelius answered, "Four days ago at this same time, three o'clock in the afternoon, I was praying at home. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me.

31 He said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and your compassionate acts are like a memorial offering to him.

32 Therefore, send someone to Joppa and summon Simon, who is known as Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, located near the seacoast.'

33 I sent for you right away, and you were kind enough to come. Now, here we are, gathered in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has directed you to say."