Acts 10:16-28

16This happened three times. Then the sheet was quickly taken into the sky.

17While Peter was puzzled by the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and went to the gate.

18They asked if Simon Peter was staying there.

19Peter was still thinking about the vision when the Spirit said to him, “Three men are looking for you.

20Get up, and go downstairs. Don’t hesitate to go with these men. I have sent them.”

21So Peter went to the men. He said, “I’m the man you’re looking for. Why are you here?”

22The men replied, “Cornelius, a Roman army officer, sent us. He’s a man who has God’s approval and who respects God. Also, the Jewish people respect him. A holy angel told him to summon you to his home to hear what you have to say.”

23Peter asked the men to come into the house and had them stay overnight. The next day Peter left with them. Some disciples from Joppa went along.

24The following day they arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called his relatives and close friends together.

25When Peter was about to enter Cornelius’ house, Cornelius met him, bowed down, and worshiped Peter.

26But Peter made him get up. He told him, “Stand up! I’m only a man.”

27As Peter talked, he entered Cornelius’ house and found that many people had gathered.

28He said to them, “You understand how wrong it is for a Jewish man to associate or visit with anyone of another race. But God has shown me that I should no longer call anyone impure or unclean.