And there was a certain man in Cesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that called the Italian band,

And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel like a great sheet, tied at the four corners, descending to him, and let down on the earth:

And there was a certain man in Cesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that called the Italian band,

While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all that were hearing the word. And the believers of the circumcision, as many as came with Peter, were amazed, that the gift of the Holy Ghost was poured out on the Gentiles also. read more. For they heard them speaking with tongues and magnifying God. Then Peter answered, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost, even as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they prayed him to tarry certain days.

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even what he hath.

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even what he hath.

And he said to them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

And he said to them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

If any man be willing to do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

If any man be willing to do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

On the morrow, as they journeyed and drew nigh to the city, Peter went up on the house-top, to pray, about the sixth hour.

On the morrow, as they journeyed and drew nigh to the city, Peter went up on the house-top, to pray, about the sixth hour.

And he invited them in and lodged them. And the next day, Peter went away with them; and certain brethren from Joppa went with him.

And he invited them in and lodged them. And the next day, Peter went away with them; and certain brethren from Joppa went with him. And the day following they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and near friends.

And the day following they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and near friends.

And he said to them, Ye know it is unlawful for a Jew to join with or come to one of another nation; but God hath shewed me, to call no man common or unclean.

And he said to them, Ye know it is unlawful for a Jew to join with or come to one of another nation; but God hath shewed me, to call no man common or unclean.

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house,

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house,

Then Peter opening his mouth, said, I perceive of a truth that God is not a respecter of persons:

Then Peter opening his mouth, said, I perceive of a truth that God is not a respecter of persons: But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted by him.

But in every nation, he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted by him. This is the word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching the glad tidings of peace through Jesus Christ; He is Lord of all.

This is the word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching the glad tidings of peace through Jesus Christ; He is Lord of all. Ye know the word which was published through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached:

Ye know the word which was published through all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached:

If then God gave to them the same gift as even to us, having believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that could withstand God?

If then God gave to them the same gift as even to us, having believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that could withstand God?

And there was a certain man in Cesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that called the Italian band,

And there was a certain man in Cesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that called the Italian band, A devout man, and fearing God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. read more. He saw plainly in a vision, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of the Lord coming in to him, and saying to him, Cornelius. And looking stedfastly on him, and being affrighted, he said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thy alms are come up for a memorial before God. And now send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodgeth with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. And when the angel who spake to him was departed, he called two of his houshold-servants, and a devout soldier, of them that waited on him continually. And having declared to them all these things, he sent them to Joppa. On the morrow, as they journeyed and drew nigh to the city, Peter went up on the house-top, to pray, about the sixth hour. And he became very hungry, and would have eaten; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel like a great sheet, tied at the four corners, descending to him, and let down on the earth: Wherein were all four-footed creatures of the earth, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. And a voice came to him, Rise, Peter, kill and eat. But Peter said, In no wise, Lord: for I have never eaten any thing common or unclean. And the voice came to him again, the second time, What God hath purified, call not thou common. This was done thrice, and the vessel was taken up again to heaven. Now while Peter doubted in himself, what the vision he had seen should mean, behold the men sent by Cornelius, having inquired out Simon's house, stood at the gate, And calling asked, Whether Simon, surnamed Peter, lodged there? While Peter was musing on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, men seek thee. Arise therefore and go down, and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them. Then Peter going down to the men, said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: for what cause are ye come? And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by an holy angel, to send for thee to his house, and to hear words from thee. And he invited them in and lodged them. And the next day, Peter went away with them; and certain brethren from Joppa went with him. And the day following they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and near friends. And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and falling down at his feet, worshiped him. But Peter raised him up saying, Arise: I myself also am a man. And as he talked with him, he went in and found many come together. And he said to them, Ye know it is unlawful for a Jew to join with or come to one of another nation; but God hath shewed me, to call no man common or unclean. Therefore being sent for, I came without gain-saying. I ask therefore, for what intent ye have sent for me? And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting till this hour, and at the ninth hour I was praying in my house, and behold a man stood before me in bright clothing, And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are remembred before God.

And there was a certain man in Cesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that called the Italian band,