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# Cornelius
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## 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's followers that he had come to save all people, including Gentiles.
(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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))
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## Bible References:
* [Acts 10:01](rc://en/tn/help/act/10/01)
* [Acts 10:08](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)
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## Word Data:
* Strong's: G2883
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