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Then he called them in, and lodged [them]. And on the morrow Peter went with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
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And on the morrow they entered into Cesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
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And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshiped [him].
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But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up: I myself also am a man.
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And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that had come together.
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And he said to them, Ye know that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come to one of another nation; but God hath shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
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Therefore I came [to you] without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me?
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And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
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And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thy alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
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Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he lodgeth in the house of [one] Simon a tanner, by the sea-side: who, when he cometh, will speak to thee.
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Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou hast come. Now therefore we are all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee from God.