27. And he went in, talking with him, and found many gathered together.
28. And he said to them, Ye know how it is unlawful for a Jew to be joined or come to one of a strange race, and to me God has shewn to call no man common or unclean.
29. Wherefore also, having been sent for, I came without saying anything against it. I inquire therefore for what reason ye have sent for me.
30. And Cornelius said, Four days ago I had been fasting unto this hour, and the ninth I was praying in my house, and lo, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
31. and said, Cornelius, thy prayer has been heard, and thy alms have come in remembrance before God.
32. Send therefore to Joppa and fetch Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he lodges in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea who when he is come will speak to thee.