23. Peter invited them into the house as his guests. The next day he got up and went with them, together with some of the believers from Joppa.
24. They arrived in Caesarea the following day. Anticipating their arrival, Cornelius had gathered his relatives and close friends.
25. As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in order to honor him.
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.