22. And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man—and well spoken of by the whole nation of the Jews—was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear words from you.”
23. So he invited them in and entertained them as guests, and on the next day he got up and went away with them. And some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
24. And on the next day he entered into Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends.
25. So it happened that when Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet, and worshiped him.
26. But Peter helped him up, saying, “Get up! I myself am also a man!”
27. And as he conversed with him, he went in and found many people gathered.
28. And he said to them, “You know that it is forbidden for a Jewish man to associate with or to approach a foreigner. And to me God has shown that I should call no man common or unclean.
29. Therefore—and without raising any objection—I came when I was sent for. So I ask for what reason you sent for me.”
30. And Cornelius said, “Four days ago at this hour, the ninth, I was praying in my house. And behold, a man in shining clothing stood before me
31. and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charitable deeds have been remembered before God.
32. Therefore send to Joppa and summon Simon who is also called Peter. This man is staying as a guest in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.