Acts 10:2-4

2He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to God.

3One afternoon about three o’clock, he had a vision in which he saw an angel of God coming toward him. “Cornelius!” the angel said.

4Cornelius stared at him in terror. “What is it, sir?” he asked the angel. And the angel replied, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have been received by God as an offering!