23 Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests. The next day Peter went with the three men. Some of the believers from Joppa went along.
24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them. He had called together his relatives and close friends.
25 When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him. As a sign of respect, he fell at Peter's feet.
26 But Peter made him get up. "Stand up," he said. "I am only a man myself."
27 Talking with Cornelius, Peter went inside. There he found a large group of people.
28 He said to them, "You know that it is against our law for a Jew to have anything to do with those who aren't Jews. But God has shown me that I should not say anyone is not pure and 'clean.'
29 So when you sent for me, I came without asking any questions. May I ask why you sent for me?"