hem, having called together his kinsmen and
near friends. (25)And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and
fell down at his feet, and did reverence to him. (26)But Peter raised
him, saying: Stand up; I myself also am a man. (27)And while talking
with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. (28)And
he said to them: Ye know that it is unlawful[10:28] for a Jew to keep
company with, or come to, one of another nation; but God showed me
that I should not call any man common or unclean. (29)Wherefore I also
came without delay, when sent for. I ask therefore for what reason did
ye send for me?

(30)And Cornelius said: Four days ago I was fasting unto this hour,
and at the ninth hour was praying in my house; and, behold, a man
stood before me in bright clothing, (31)and said: Cornelius, thy
prayer was heard, and thine alms were remembered before God. (32)Send
therefore to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he
lodges in the house of Simon a tanner, by the sea-side; who, when he
comes will speak to thee. (33)Immediately therefore I sent to thee;
and thou didst well in coming hither. Now therefore we are all present
before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee from the Lord.

(34)And Peter opened his mouth, and said: Of a truth I perceive that
God is not a 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, publishing glad tidings of peace
through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), (37)ye know; the thing which
was done throughout all Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the
immersion which John preached; Jesus of Nazareth, (38)how God anointed
him with the Holy Spirit and with power; who went about doing good,
and healing all that were oppressed by the Devil; because God was with
him. (39)And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the
country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew, hanging him on
a tree. (40)Him God raised on the third day, and showed him openly;
(41)not to all the people, but to witnesses before appointed by God,
to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. (42)And
he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he
who has been appointed by God to be Judge of the living and dead.
(43)To him all the prophets bear witness, that through his name every
one who believes on him shall receive remission of si