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Morrish Bible Dictionary

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A devout centurion of Caesarea, to whom God spoke in a vision, and to whom He sent Peter, who preached the gospel to him and to those he had invited. It led to their salvation; they received the Holy Spirit, and were baptised. Acts 10:1-31 . Peter was thus opening the door of the kingdom to the Gentiles.

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Cornelius'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​c/cornelius.html. 1897.
 
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