22 They replied, "We’ve come on behalf of Cornelius, a centurion and righteous man, a God-worshipper who is well-respected by all Jewish people. A holy angel directed him to summon you to his house and to hear what you have to say."
23 Peter invited them into the house as his guests. The next day he got up and went with them, together with some of the believers from Joppa.
24 They arrived in Caesarea the following day. Anticipating their arrival, Cornelius had gathered his relatives and close friends.
25 As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in order to honor him.
26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Get up! Like you, I’m just a human."
27 As they continued to talk, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.
28 He said to them, "You all realize that it is forbidden for a Jew to associate or visit with outsiders. However, God has shown me that I should never call a person impure or unclean.