Acts 10:24

Authorized King James Version

And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἐπαύριον

G1887

the morrow

occurring on the succeeding day, i.e., (g2250 being implied) to-morrow

εἰσῆλθον

G1525

after they entered

to enter (literally or figuratively)

εἰς

G1519

into

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Καισάρειαν·

G2542

Caesarea

caesaria, the name of two places in palestine

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δὲ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

#10

Κορνήλιος

G2883

Cornelius

cornelius, a roman

#11

ἦν

G2258

i (thou, etc.) was (wast or were)

#12

προσδοκῶν

G4328

waited for

to anticipate (in thought, hope or fear); by implication, to await

#13

αὐτοῦ

G846

them

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

#14

συγκαλεσάμενος

G4779

and had called together

to convoke

#15

τοὺς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#16

συγγενεῖς

G4773

kinsmen

a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman

#17

αὐτοῦ

G846

them

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

#18

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#19

τοὺς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#20

ἀναγκαίους

G316

near

necessary; by implication, close (of kin)

#21

φίλους

G5384

friends

actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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