17Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision that he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood at the gate

18and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there.

19And while Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are looking for you.

20Rise and go down and accompany them without hesitation, for I have sent them."

21And Peter went down to the men and said, "I am the one you are looking for. What is the reason for your coming?"

22And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say."

23So he invited them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

24And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

25When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him.

26But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Stand up; I too am a man."

27And as he talked with him, he went in and found many persons gathered.

28And he said to them, "You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean.

29So when I was sent for, I came without objection. I ask then why you sent for me."

30And Cornelius said, "Four days ago, about this hour, I was praying in my house at the ninth hour, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing

31and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God.

32Send therefore to Joppa and ask for Simon who is called Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea.'

33So I sent for you at once, and you have been kind enough to come. Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that you have been commanded by the Lord."