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And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are gone up for a memorial before God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter: <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>he lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>And when the angel that spake unto him was departed, he called two of his household-servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>and having rehearsed all things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.</p> <a name="9" id="9"></a><p class="hdg">Peter's Vision<br /><p class="cross">(<a href="../leviticus/11.htm">Leviticus 11:1-47</a>; <a href="../deuteronomy/14.htm">Deuteronomy 14:1-21</a>)</p></p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour: <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>and he became hungry, and desired to eat: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance; <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>and he beholdeth the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth: <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth and birds of the heaven. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill and eat. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common and unclean. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>And a voice came unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, make not thou common. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>And this was done thrice: and straightway the vessel was received up into heaven.</p> <p class="hdg">Peter Summoned to Caesarea</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>and called and asked whether Simon, who was surnamed Peter, were lodging there. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>But arise, and get thee down, and go with them, nothing doubting: for I have sent them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>And Peter went down to the men, and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>So he called them in and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him.</p> <p class="hdg">Peter at Caesarea</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>And on the morrow they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>And as he talked with him, he went in, and findeth many come together: <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>and he said unto them, Ye yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to join himself or come unto one of another nation; and yet unto me hath God showed that I should not call any man common or unclean: <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>wherefore also I came without gainsaying, when I was sent for. I ask therefore with what intent ye sent for me.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>And Cornelius said, Four days ago, until this hour, I was keeping the ninth hour of prayer in my house; and behold, a man stood before me in bright apparel, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>Send therefore to Joppa, and call unto thee Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner, by the sea side. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>Forthwith therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee of the Lord.</p> <p class="hdg">The Gentiles Hear the Good News</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>And Peter opened his mouth and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all.) — <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>that saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>Him God raised up the third day, and gave him to be made manifest, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.</p> <a name="44" id="44"></a><p class="hdg">The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit<br /><p class="cross">(<a href="../joel/2.htm#28">Joel 2:28-32</a>; <a href="../john/14.htm#15">John 14:15-26</a>; <a href="../john/16.htm#5">John 16:5-16</a>; <a href="../acts/2.htm">Acts 2:1-13</a>; <a href="../acts/19.htm">Acts 19:1-7</a>)</p></p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-44.htm"><b>44</b></a></span>While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-45.htm"><b>45</b></a></span>And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-46.htm"><b>46</b></a></span>For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-47.htm"><b>47</b></a></span>Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? <span class="reftext"><a href="/acts/10-48.htm"><b>48</b></a></span>And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. 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