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Acts 10:26

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

Bible in Basic English

But Peter, lifting him up, said, Get up, for I am a man as you are.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Peter lifted him up, saying: Arise, I myself also am a man.

Free Bible Version

But Peter pulled him back up, telling him, “Stand up! I'm only a man!”

Geneva Bible 1599

But Peter tooke him vp, saying, Stand vp: for euen I my selfe am a man.

King James (Authorized) Version

But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

Plain English Version

But Peter lifted him up and said, “Stand up. I’m only a man, like you.”

Translation for Translators

But Peter grasped Cornelius by the hand and lifted him to his feet. He said, “Stand up! Do not revere/worship me I myself am only human, like you!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Peter helped him up, saying, “Stand up! I too am a man.”

Noah Webster Bible

But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up: I myself also am a man.

World English Bible

But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”

Young's Literal Translation

and Peter raised him, saying, 'Stand up; I also myself am a man;'

Context

Peter Visits Cornelius

²⁵As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.²⁶But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

Summary

In Acts 10:26, Peter encounters Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who falls at Peter's feet in reverence. Peter quickly corrects Cornelius, explaining that he is just a man like him, not worthy of such worship. This interaction highlights Peter's humility and recognition of God's sovereignty, as well as the cultural differences between Jews and Gentiles. It serves as a reminder that all people, regardless of status or background, are equal in the eyes of God and should direct their worship and reverence towards Him alone.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

I myself also am a man - "I am not an angel; I am come to you simply, on the part of God, to deliver to you the doctrine of eternal life."

Acts 10:26

Peter Visits Cornelius

²⁵As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.²⁶But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

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Berean Standard Bible

But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

Bible in Basic English

But Peter, lifting him up, said, Get up, for I am a man as you are.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Peter lifted him up, saying: Arise, I myself also am a man.

Free Bible Version

But Peter pulled him back up, telling him, “Stand up! I'm only a man!”

Geneva Bible 1599

But Peter tooke him vp, saying, Stand vp: for euen I my selfe am a man.

King James (Authorized) Version

But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

Plain English Version

But Peter lifted him up and said, “Stand up. I’m only a man, like you.”

Translation for Translators

But Peter grasped Cornelius by the hand and lifted him to his feet. He said, “Stand up! Do not revere/worship me I myself am only human, like you!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Peter helped him up, saying, “Stand up! I too am a man.”

Noah Webster Bible

But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up: I myself also am a man.

World English Bible

But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”

Young's Literal Translation

and Peter raised him, saying, 'Stand up; I also myself am a man;'