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.”
27. As he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together.
28. He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to visit or approach a foreigner. But God has shown me not to call any man common or unclean.
29. So when I was sent for, I came without question. Therefore I ask why you have sent for me.”
30. Cornelius said, “Four days ago I was fasting until this hour. At the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and suddenly a man stood before me in bright clothing,
31. and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered before God.
32. Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he comes, he will speak to you.’
33. So immediately I sent for you, and you have done well to come. Now therefore we are all here, present before God, to hear everything the Lord has commanded you.”
34. Then Peter began to speak, saying, “Truthfully, I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.