26. But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Get up! Like you, I’m just a human."
27. As they continued to talk, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.
28. He said to them, "You all realize that it is forbidden for a Jew to associate or visit with outsiders. However, God has shown me that I should never call a person impure or unclean.
29. For this reason, when you sent for me, I came without objection. I want to know, then, why you sent for me."
30. Cornelius answered, "Four days ago at this same time, three o’clock in the afternoon, I was praying at home. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me.
31. He said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and your compassionate acts are like a memorial offering to him.
32. Therefore, send someone to Joppa and summon Simon, who is known as Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, located near the seacoast.’
33. I sent for you right away, and you were kind enough to come. Now, here we are, gathered in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has directed you to say."
34. Peter said, "I really am learning that God doesn’t show partiality to one group of people over another.
35. Rather, in every nation, whoever worships him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
36. This is the message of peace he sent to the Israelites by proclaiming the good news through Jesus Christ: He is Lord of all!
37. You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism John preached.