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NowwhilePeter was greatlyperplexed in mind as to what1the visionwhich he had seen might be, behold, 2the men who had been sent by Cornelius, having askeddirections for Simon'shouse, appeared at the gate;
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and calling out, they were askingwhetherSimon, who was also calledPeter, was stayingthere.
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While Peter was reflecting on 3the vision, 4the Spiritsaid to him, "Behold, threemen are looking for you.
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"But get up, godownstairs and 5accompany* them withoutmisgivings, for I have sent them Myself."
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Peterwentdown to the men and said, "Behold, I am the one you are looking for; what is the reason for which you have come?"
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They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and 6God-fearingmanwellspoken of by the entirenation of the Jews, 7was divinely directed by a 8holyangel to send for you to come to his house and hear9a message from you."
So he invited them in and gave them lodging.
Peter at Caesarea
23 And on the nextday he got up and wentaway with them, and 10some of 11the brethren from 12Joppaaccompanied him.
Peter at Caesarea
24 On the followingday he entered13Caesarea. NowCornelius was waiting for them and had calledtogether his relatives and closefriends.
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WhenPeterentered, Corneliusmet him, and fell at his feet and 14worshiped him.
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But Peterraised him up, saying, "15Stand up; I tooam just a man."
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As he talked with him, he entered and found16manypeopleassembled.