Acts 10:24
And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐπαύριον
the morrow
G1887
ἐπαύριον
the morrow
Strong's:
G1887
Word #:
3 of 21
occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
5 of 21
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
προσδοκῶν
waited for
G4328
προσδοκῶν
waited for
Strong's:
G4328
Word #:
12 of 21
to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await
αὐτοῦ
them
G846
αὐτοῦ
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
13 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
συγγενεῖς
kinsmen
G4773
συγγενεῖς
kinsmen
Strong's:
G4773
Word #:
16 of 21
a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman
αὐτοῦ
them
G846
αὐτοῦ
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
17 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
18 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
19 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Historical Context
Caesarea Maritima, Roman provincial capital built by Herod the Great, housed military garrison and significant Gentile population. Cornelius's gathering of kinsmen and near friends showed anticipated significance of Peter's message. Roman household included extended family, servants, soldiers (Acts 10:7). This assembly around 40 CE became Christianity's first intentional Gentile congregation, hearing apostolic gospel proclamation.
Questions for Reflection
- How does expectant faith prepare for receiving God's word?
- What role does sharing spiritual opportunity with family and friends play in faith?
- In what ways does gathering community demonstrate belief in message's importance?
- How should believers prepare themselves and others for receiving gospel teaching?
- What does Cornelius's initiative teach about hunger for spiritual truth?
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Analysis & Commentary
And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. Cornelius's preparation—gathering household and friends—demonstrates expectant faith and desire to share spiritual blessings with his community.