King James Version
Acts 10:1 in the King James Version says “There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,” — study this verse from Acts chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,”
Acts 10:1 · KJV
There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
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.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
“the band”
G4686a coil (spira, "spire"), i.e., (figuratively) a mass of men (a roman military cohort; also (by analogy) a squad of levitical janitors)
“called”
G2564to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
This verse is found in the book of Acts. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Acts 10:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to Acts 10:1 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge