24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. |
25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. |
26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. |
27 And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. |
28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. |
29 Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? |
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, |
31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. |
32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. |
33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. |
34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: |
35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. |
36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) |
37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; |
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. |
39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: |
40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; |
41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. |
42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. |
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. |
44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. |
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. |
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, |
47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? |
48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. |
