# Cornelius

## Facts:

Cornelius was a Gentile, or non-Jewish man, who was a military officer in the Roman army.

* He prayed regularly to God and was very generous in giving to the poor.
* When Cornelius and his family heard the apostle Peter explain the gospel, they became believers in Jesus.
* The people of Cornelius’ household were the first non-Jewish people to become believers.
* This showed Jesus’ followers that he had come to save all people, including Gentiles.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [apostle](../kt/apostle.md), [believe](../kt/believe.md), [Gentile](../kt/gentile.md), [good news](../kt/goodnews.md), [Greek](../names/greek.md), [centurion](../kt/centurion.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 10:1](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/01)
* [Acts 10:8](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/08)
* [Acts 10:18](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/18)
* [Acts 10:22](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/22)
* [Acts 10:24](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/24)
* [Acts 10:26](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/26)
* [Acts 10:30](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/30)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G28830
