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# Cornelius
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## Facts:
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Cornelius was a Gentile, or non-Jewish man, who was a military officer in the Roman army.
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* He prayed regularly to God and was very generous in giving to the poor.
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* When Cornelius and his family heard the apostle Peter explain the gospel, they became believers in Jesus.
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* The people of Cornelius' household were the first non-Jewish people to become believers.
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* This showed Jesus's followers that he had come to save all people, including Gentiles.
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2019-06-12 19:59:05 +00:00
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(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])
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2017-09-14 21:32:43 +00:00
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(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))
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## Bible References:
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2018-05-07 17:06:47 +00:00
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* [Acts 10:01](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/01)
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* [Acts 10:08](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/08)
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* [Acts 10:18](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/18)
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* [Acts 10:22](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/22)
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* [Acts 10:24](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/24)
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* [Acts 10:26](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/26)
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* [Acts 10:30](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/30)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: G2883
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