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?"
30 Cornelius answered, "Four days ago at this very hour I was in my house praying. It was three o'clock in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood in front of me.