28. And he said unto them, You know that it is an unlawful 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.
29. Therefore I came unto you without questioning as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent you have sent for me?
30. 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,
31. And said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.