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Acts 10:3–4

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He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.
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From verse 3

  1. Daniel 9:20–21Rank 1 from verse 3
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    20¶ And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God for the holy mountain of my God;

    21Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.

  2. Acts 3:1Rank 2 from verse 3
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    1NOW Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.

  3. Acts 5:19Rank 3 from verse 3
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    19But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

  4. Acts 10:17Rank 4 from verse 3
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    17Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

  5. Acts 10:19Rank 5 from verse 3
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    19¶ While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

  6. Acts 10:30Rank 6 from verse 3
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    30And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

  7. Acts 9:10Rank 7 from verse 3
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    10¶ And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.

  8. Acts 9:4Rank 8 from verse 3
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    4And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

  9. Acts 11:13Rank 9 from verse 3
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    13And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

  10. Acts 12:7–11Rank 10 from verse 3
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    7And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

    8And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

    9And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

    10When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

    11And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

  11. Acts 27:23Rank 11 from verse 3
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    23For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

  12. Exodus 33:17Rank 12 from verse 3
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    17And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

  13. Hebrews 1:14Rank 13 from verse 3
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    14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

  14. Hebrews 1:4Rank 14 from verse 3
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    4Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

  15. Isaiah 45:4Rank 15 from verse 3
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    4For Jacob my servant’s sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.

  16. Job 4:15–16Rank 16 from verse 3
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    15Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:

    16It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,

  17. Luke 1:11Rank 17 from verse 3
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    11And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

  18. Luke 2:10–11Rank 18 from verse 3
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    10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

    11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

  19. Luke 2:13Rank 19 from verse 3
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    13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

  20. Luke 23:44–46Rank 20 from verse 3
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    44And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.

    45And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

    46¶ And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

  21. Matthew 27:46Rank 21 from verse 3
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    46And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

From verse 4

  1. Philippians 4:6Rank 1 from verse 4
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    6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

  2. Hebrews 6:10Rank 2 from verse 4
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    10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

  3. Acts 10:31Rank 3 from verse 4
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    31And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

  4. Malachi 3:16Rank 4 from verse 4
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    16¶ Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.

  5. Psalms 141:2Rank 5 from verse 4
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    2Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

  6. Revelation 8:4Rank 6 from verse 4
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    4And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand.

  7. Hebrews 13:16Rank 7 from verse 4
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    16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

  8. Luke 1:12–13Rank 8 from verse 4
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    12And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

    13But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

  9. Philippians 4:18Rank 9 from verse 4
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    18But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

  10. Daniel 10:11Rank 10 from verse 4
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    11And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

  11. Luke 1:29Rank 11 from verse 4
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    29And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

  12. Matthew 26:13Rank 12 from verse 4
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    13Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

  13. 1 Samuel 3:10Rank 13 from verse 4
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    10And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

  14. 2 Chronicles 32:24Rank 14 from verse 4
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    24¶ In those days Hezekiah was sick to the death, and prayed unto the Lord: and he spake unto him, and he gave him a sign.

  15. 2 Chronicles 6:33Rank 15 from verse 4
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    33Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name.

  16. Isaiah 43:26Rank 16 from verse 4
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    26Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.

  17. Acts 22:10Rank 17 from verse 4
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    10And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.

  18. Acts 9:5–6Rank 18 from verse 4
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    5And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

    6And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.

  19. Isaiah 45:19Rank 19 from verse 4
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    19I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the Lord speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.

  20. Luke 24:5Rank 20 from verse 4
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    5And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?

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Acts 10:3

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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vision

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Something seen, especially a divinely given sight or revelation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

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about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

angel

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Sense 1: A messenger. Sense 2: A heavenly or spiritual messenger, whether holy or fallen as stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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coming

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Sense 1: Present-participial form of come: approaching or arriving. Sense 2: The act, time, or event of approaching or arriving.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Acts 10:4

COMBINED MEANING

looked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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prayers

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Requests, petitions, supplications, intercessions, or thanksgivings addressed to God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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alms

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A charitable gift given for the relief of the poor or needy.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828 · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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memorial

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Sense 1: A remembrance or something that preserves or calls to mind. Sense 2: The representative portion of an offering.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

COMBINED MEANING

before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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10:1THERE was a certain man in Cæsarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

10:2A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

10:3He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

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10:4And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

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10:5And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:

10:6He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

10:7And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

10:8And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.

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