[11] And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto as it had been a great sheet at the four corners, and let down to the earth: [12] Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. [13] And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. [14] But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for never eaten any thing that is common unclean. [15] And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, not thou common. [16] was done thrice: and the vessel was received up into heaven. [17] Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which should mean, behold, the men which were sent Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, [18] And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. [19] While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek [20] Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: I have sent them. [21] Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? [22] And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send into his house, and to hear words of [23] Then them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. [24] And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. [25] And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [26] But Peter him up, saying, Stand up; myself am a man. [27] And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. [28] And he said unto them, know how an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; God hath shewed call any man common or unclean. [29] Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for [30] And Cornelius said, Four days ago until hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in house, and, behold, a man stood before in bright clothing, [31] And said, Cornelius, prayer is heard, and alms in the sight of God. [32] Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, [33] Immediately therefore I sent to and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded of God. [34] Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God no respecter of persons: [35] But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, accepted with him. [36] The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he Lord of all:) [37] That word, know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; [38] How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God with him. [39] And witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: [40] God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; [41] Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead. [42] And he commanded to preach unto the people, and to testify that which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. [43] all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. [44] While Peter yet spake words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. [45] And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. [46] For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, [47] Can any man forbid water, not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as [48] he commanded them to be baptized in the name Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.