Act 10:4 | RWP | e4.org | Lord ( κυριε ). Cornelius recognizes the angel of God (verse ) as God's messenger. Are gone up ( ανεβησαν ). Timeless second aorist active indicative of αναβαινω . Gone up like the smoke of incense in sacrifices. For a memorial ( εις μνημοσυνον ). Old word from μνημων . The only other instance in the N.T. is by Jesus about the act of Mary of Bethany ( ; ). His prayers and his alms proved his sincerity and won the ear of God.

‏ Acts 10:4

Lord ( κυριε ). Cornelius recognizes the angel of God (verse 3) as God's messenger.

Are gone up ( ανεβησαν ). Timeless second aorist active indicative of αναβαινω. Gone up like the smoke of incense in sacrifices.

For a memorial ( εις μνημοσυνον ). Old word from μνημων. The only other instance in the N.T. is by Jesus about the act of Mary of Bethany (Mt 26:13; Mr 14:9). His prayers and his alms proved his sincerity and won the ear of God.