Topical Bible: Servants: Good: Servants of Cornelius

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The account of the servants of Cornelius is found in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts. Cornelius, a centurion of the Italian Regiment, is described as a devout man who feared God, gave generously to the people, and prayed continually (Acts 10:1-2). His household, including his servants, shared in his piety and reverence for God.

Cornelius's servants are notable for their obedience and faithfulness, reflecting the character of their master. When Cornelius received a vision from an angel instructing him to send for Simon Peter, he immediately called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants. He explained everything to them and sent them to Joppa to find Peter (Acts 10:7-8). This act of sending trusted servants indicates Cornelius's confidence in their reliability and integrity.

The servants' journey to Joppa demonstrates their commitment and trust in Cornelius's leadership. They traveled to Joppa and, upon arrival, inquired about Peter's whereabouts. Their mission was successful, as they found Peter and conveyed Cornelius's message, which led to Peter's visit to Cornelius's household (Acts 10:17-23).

The role of Cornelius's servants in this narrative highlights several key attributes of good servants in a biblical context:

1. Obedience: The servants promptly followed Cornelius's instructions without hesitation, showcasing their loyalty and respect for their master.

2. Faithfulness: Their willingness to undertake the journey to Joppa reflects their dedication to fulfilling their master's wishes, even when it involved significant effort and travel.

3. Trustworthiness: Cornelius entrusted them with an important task, indicating their reliability and the trust he placed in them.

4. Participation in God's Plan: By faithfully executing their duties, the servants played a crucial role in the unfolding of God's plan to extend the Gospel to the Gentiles. Their actions facilitated the meeting between Peter and Cornelius, which was pivotal in the early Church's mission.

The account of Cornelius's servants serves as an example of how faithful service and obedience can contribute to the broader purposes of God. Their account is a testament to the impact that good servants can have within a household and in the fulfillment of divine plans.

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Acts 10:7
And when the angel which spoke to Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;
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Meditations for Household Piety.
... master will make a good and a faithful servant; as may witness the examples of Abraham,
Joshua, David, Cornelius, &c., who had good servants because they were ...
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Epistle Xli. To Cornelius, About Cyprian's Approval of his ...
... 1. Cyprian to Cornelius his brother, greeting ... As was fitting for God's servants,
and especially for ... also of our colleagues Pompeius and Stephanus, good men and ...
/.../cyprian/the epistles of cyprian/epistle xli to cornelius about.htm

Epistle Liii. To Cornelius, Concerning Granting Peace to the ...
... another Fortunatus, Rogatus and Monulus, to Cornelius their brother ... who, giving strength
to His servants, Himself speaks ... charged upon us that so good a soldier ...
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Epistle Li. To Antonianus About Cornelius and Novatian.
... believe whatever is currently rumoured against Cornelius and about ... has at once leapt
forward with good-will to ... one who has spared inmates and servants, and has ...
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The Conversion of Cornelius.
... the vision was past, Cornelius called two of his servants, and a ... his kinsmen and
friends, to hear the good news of ... And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him ...
/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture xiii the conversion of.htm

Being About to Prove that the Will, the Calling...
... thinking over this with himself, and the servants of Cornelius ... because the Angel
is sent to Cornelius, the Holy ... as were found, both bad and good, should be ...
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That the Ruler Should Be, through Humility, a Companion of Good ...
... not to be over men, but to do them good. ... the principality of Holy Church, from Cornelius,
acting well ... 7); and again, But ourselves your servants through Christ ...
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Julian the Apostate.
... The consequence is undeniable,"such works are good proofs of a divine ... and yet
acknowledgeth, that, beside men-servants and maid-servants,' Cornelius, a Roman ...
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Sanctified by Faith
... being made free from sin, and become servants to God ... These precious truths will do
us no good if we do ... Jerusalem, as well as the household of Cornelius upon the ...
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The Third Part.
... sayd, Let me alone: this made Cornelius his prayer ... concluding with Nebuchadnezzar,
Surely the servants of the ... These are good Factors and Agents, doing God as ...
/.../ward/a coal from the altar to kindle the holy fire of zeale/the third part.htm