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This happened three times, and then the sheet was immediately taken back up into heaven.
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Kefa was still puzzling over the meaning of the vision he had seen, when the men Cornelius had sent, having inquired for Shim'on's house, stood at the gate
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and called out to ask if the Shim'on known as Kefa was staying there.
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While Kefa's mind was still on the vision, the Spirit said, "Three men are looking for you.
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Get up, go downstairs, and have no misgivings about going with them, because I myself have sent them."
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So Kefa went down and said to the men, "You were looking for me? Here I am. What brings you here?"
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They answered, "Cornelius. He's a Roman army officer, an upright man and a God-fearer, a man highly regarded by the whole Jewish nation; and he was told by a holy angel to have you come to his house and listen to what you have to say."
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So Kefa invited them to be his guests. The next day, he got up and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Yafo;
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and he arrived at Caesarea the day after that. Cornelius was expecting them - he had already called together his relatives and close friends.
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As Kefa entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell prostrate at his feet.
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But Kefa pulled him to his feet and said, "Stand up! I myself am just a man."