The early church · Caesarea, around AD 40
Cornelius Bible quiz
Start with these 3 free questions on Cornelius. Tap an answer to check it: each one is explained with the verse it comes from. The full quiz (12 questions, up to the details most readers miss) is in Bible Academy.
Easy questions
1. What military rank did Cornelius hold?
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Answer: Centurion. The text says, “a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band.” He is not a tribune, governor, or proconsul. Acts 10:1
2. In which city did Cornelius live?
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Answer: Caesarea. “There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius.” Peter was staying in Joppa with Simon the tanner. Acts 10:1
3. Whom did Cornelius send for from Joppa, on an angel’s orders?
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Answer: Peter. The angel told him, “send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter.” Acts 10:5