25 As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. 26 But Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”(A)

27 While talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.(B) 28 He said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile.(C) But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean.(D) 29 So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?”

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25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.

26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also 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, Ye know how 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 hath shewed me that I should not 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 me?

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