24. The next day they came to the city of Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them and had already gathered his relatives and close friends at his house.
25. When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him. He fell down at Peter’s feet and worshiped him.
26. But Peter told him to get up. Peter said, “Stand up! I am only a man like you.”
27. Peter continued talking with Cornelius. Then Peter went inside and saw a large group of people gathered there.
28. Peter said to the people, “You understand that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit anyone who is not a Jew. But God has shown me that I should not consider anyone unfit or say they are not pure.
29. That’s why I didn’t argue when your men asked me to come here. Now, please tell me why you sent for me.”
30. Cornelius said, “Four days ago, I was praying in my house. It was at this same time—three o’clock in the afternoon. Suddenly there was someone standing before me wearing bright, shiny clothes.