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.
33. Immediately therefore I sent to thee, and thou hast well done in coming. Now therefore we are all present before God to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
34. And Peter opening his mouth said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons,
35. but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
36. The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, (*he* is Lord of all things,)
37. ye know; the testimony which has spread through the whole of Judaea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached--