14. Peter said, “Not at all, Lord. For I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.”
15. The voice spoke to him a second time: “What God has cleansed, do not call common.”
16. This happened three times. And again the vessel was taken up into heaven.
17. Now while Peter wondered what this vision which he had seen might mean, the men who were sent by Cornelius had inquired for Simon’s house and stood at the gate,
18. and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, was lodging there.
19. While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Three men are looking for you.
20. So rise and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing. For I have sent them.”
21. Then Peter went down to the men who were sent to him by Cornelius and said, “Here I am, the one you are seeking. Why have you come?”
22. They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a man who is righteous and fears God and is of good report throughout the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house to hear your words.”
23. Then he invited them in and gave them lodging.The next day Peter went with them, and some brothers from Joppa accompanied him.
24. And the next day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them and had called together his relatives and close friends.
25. As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshipped him.
26. But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up. I myself am a man.”