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.
35. But in every nation he who fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.
36. The word which He sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all,
37. the word, which you know, that was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: