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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 were come together.
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And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an abominable thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company or come unto one of another nation; but God has showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
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Therefore I came
unto you without doubting, 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 thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
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Send therefore to Joppa, and call here Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of
one Simon a tanner by the sea side, who, when he comes, shall speak unto thee.
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Immediately therefore I sent to thee, and thou hast done well to come. Now therefore we are all here present before God to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
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Then Peter opened
his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons;
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but in every nation he that fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.
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The word which
God sent unto the sons of Israel, preaching the gospel: peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),