Acts 10

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At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was called the Italian Regiment.

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He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

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One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”

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Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

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Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.

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He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”

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When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.

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He explained what had happened and sent them to Joppa.

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The next day at about the sixth hour, as the men were approaching the city on their journey, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

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He became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance.

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He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.

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vessel The word ףךוץןע [Strong's G4632] , which corresponds to the Hebrew kelee , denotes every kind of vessel or utensil , anything which may be considered as a receptacle; and is therefore applicable to a sheet ןטןםח [Strong's G3607] , or anything woven from flax , tied up at the four corners , which our word vessel is not.

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It contained all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth, as well as birds of the air.

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Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!”

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kill Or , sacrifice and eat , טץףןם [Strong's G2378] , ךבי [Strong's G2532] , צבדו [Strong's G5315]. The spirit of the heavenly direction seems to be this , say Dr. A. Clarke , "The middle wall of the partition is now pulled down; the Jews and Gentiles are called to become one flock , under one shepherd and bishop of souls. Thou , Peter , shalt open the door of faith to the Gentiles , and be also the minister of the circumcision. Rise up; already a blessed sacrifice is prepared . go and offer it to God; and let thy soul feed on the fruits of his mercy ," etc.

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“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”

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The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”

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This happened three times, and all at once the sheet was taken back up into heaven.

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While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate.

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They called out to ask if Simon called Peter was staying there.

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As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for you.

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So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

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So Peter went down to the men and said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?”

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“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”

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So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.

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The following day he arrived in Caesarea, where Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends.

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Caesarea This city , once an obscure fortress called Strato's Tower , was built and superbly decorated by Herod the Great and called Cesarea , in honour of Augustus Cesar , to whom he dedicated it in the 28th year of his reign. It was situated on the shore of the Mediterranean , between Joppa and Dora , with a haven , rendered by Herod the most convenient on the coast . according to Ibn Idris and Abulfeda , 30 miles from Jaffa or Joppa , 32 from Ramlay , and 36 from Acco or Ptolemais; and , according to Josephus , 600 stadia , or 75 miles from Jerusalem , though the real distance is probably not more than 62 miles. Nothing now remains of the former splendour of Cesarea . the supposed sites of the ancient edifices are mere mounds of indefinable form; the waves wash the ruins of the mole , the tower , and the port; the whole of the surrounding country is a sandy desert; and not a creature except beasts of prey , resides within many miles of this silent desolation.

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As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.

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But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”

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As Peter talked with him, he went inside and found many people gathered together.

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He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean.

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So when I was invited, I came without objection. I ask, then, why have you sent for me?”

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Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me

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and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been remembered before God.

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Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’

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So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

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Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,

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but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

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He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

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You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed:

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how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

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We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree,

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God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen—

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not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

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And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

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All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

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While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message.

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All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

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For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,

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“Can anyone withhold the water to baptize these people? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have!”

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So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for a few days.

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