"We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if any one is God-fearing and does his will, to such he listens.

He was a devout man and God-fearing, and so were all his household. He gave many alms to the people, and constantly prayed to God.

"Cornelius," they answered, "a captain, a devout man, and God-fearing, of whom the whole, Jewish nation speaks well, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to your message."