26. But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Get up! Like you, I’m just a human."
27. As they continued to talk, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.
28. He said to them, "You all realize that it is forbidden for a Jew to associate or visit with outsiders. However, God has shown me that I should never call a person impure or unclean.
29. For this reason, when you sent for me, I came without objection. I want to know, then, why you sent for me."
30. Cornelius answered, "Four days ago at this same time, three o’clock in the afternoon, I was praying at home. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me.
31. He said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayers, and your compassionate acts are like a memorial offering to him.
32. Therefore, send someone to Joppa and summon Simon, who is known as Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, located near the seacoast.’