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Cornelius

Smith's Bible Dictionary

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Corne'lius. (of a horn). A Roman centurion, of the Italian cohort, stationed in Caesarea, Acts 10:1, etc., a man full of good works and alms-deeds. With his household, he was baptized by St. Peter, and thus, Cornelius became the firstfruits of the Gentile world to Christ.

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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Cornelius'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​c/cornelius.html. 1901.
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