Read Full ChapterHe and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.
World English Bible (WEB)
A devout{G2152} man, and{G2532} one that feared{G5399}{(G5740)} God{G2316} with{G4862} all{G3956} his{G846} house{G3624}, which{G5037} gave{G4160}{(G5723)} much{G4183} alms{G1654} to the people{G2992}, and{G2532} prayed{G1189}{(G5740)} to God{G2316} alway{G1275}.
Strong's King James
(2) a devout one who feared The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God with all his household. He gave many charitable gifts to the people and prayed to The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God through all.
The F.O.G
[2] This military officer defied Roman cultural norms—he was deeply devoted to the one true God, as was his entire household. His faith showed itself in generous gifts to the Jewish poor and in constant prayer, though as a Gentile he remained an outsider to God's covenant people.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
pious, and fearing God with all his house, doing also many kind acts to the people, and beseeching God always,
Young's Literal Translation
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