1 T here was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,

Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,

2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.

a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.

3 A bout the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, “Cornelius!”

At about the ninth hour of the day, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, “Cornelius!”

4 A nd when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, “What is it, lord?” So he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God.

He, fastening his eyes on him, and being frightened, said, “What is it, Lord?” He said to him, “Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God.

5 N ow send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter.

Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is also called Peter.

6 H e is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do.”

He lodges with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the seaside.

7 A nd when the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier from among those who waited on him continually.

When the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.

8 S o when he had explained all these things to them, he sent them to Joppa. Peter’s Vision

Having explained everything to them, he sent them to Joppa.

9 T he next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.

Now on the next day as they were on their journey, and got close to the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray at about noon.

10 T hen he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance

He became hungry and desired to eat, but while they were preparing, he fell into a trance.

11 a nd saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth.

He saw heaven opened and a certain container descending to him, like a great sheet let down by four corners on the earth,

12 I n it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air.

in which were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild animals, reptiles, and birds of the sky.

13 A nd a voice came to him, “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.”

A voice came to him, “Rise, Peter, kill and eat!”

14 B ut Peter said, “Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean.”

But Peter said, “Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.”

15 A nd a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.”

A voice came to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed, you must not call unclean.”

16 T his was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again. Summoned to Caesarea

This was done three times, and immediately the vessel was received up into heaven.

17 N ow while Peter wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant, behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate.

Now while Peter was very perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon’s house, stood before the gate,

18 A nd they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there.

and called and asked whether Simon, who was also called Peter, was lodging there.

19 W hile Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you.

While Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men seek you.

20 A rise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”

But arise, get down, and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”

21 T hen Peter went down to the men who had been sent to him from Cornelius, and said, “Yes, I am he whom you seek. For what reason have you come?”

Peter went down to the men, and said, “Behold, I am he whom you seek. Why have you come?”

22 A nd they said, “Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.”

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say.”

23 T hen he invited them in and lodged them. On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him. Peter Meets Cornelius

So he called them in and provided a place to stay. On the next day Peter arose and went out with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him.

24 A nd the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends.

On the next day they entered into Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them, having called together his relatives and his near friends.

25 A s Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him.

When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him.

26 B ut Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.”

But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”

27 A nd as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together.

As he talked with him, he went in and found many gathered together.

28 T hen he said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

He said to them, “You yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man who is a Jew to join himself or come to one of another nation, but God has shown me that I shouldn’t call any man unholy or unclean.

29 T herefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?”

Therefore also I came without complaint when I was sent for. I ask therefore, why did you send for me?”

30 S o 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,

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 a nd said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your alms are remembered in the sight of God.

and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God.

32 S end therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. When he comes, he will speak to you.’

Send therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is also called Peter. He lodges in the house of a tanner named Simon, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.’

33 S o I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God.” Preaching to Cornelius’ Household

Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God.”

34 T hen Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.

Peter opened his mouth and said, “Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;

35 B ut in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.

36 T he word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all—

The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—

37 t hat word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached:

you yourselves know what happened, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

38 h ow God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

39 A nd we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree.

We are witnesses of everything he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they also killed, hanging him on a tree.

40 H im God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly,

God raised him up the third day, and gave him to be revealed,

41 n ot to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead.

not to all the people, but to witnesses who were chosen before by God, to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

42 A nd He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead.

He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that this is he who is appointed by God as the Judge of the living and the dead.

43 T o Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.” The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins.”

44 W hile Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word.

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

45 A nd those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.

They of the circumcision who believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles.

46 F or they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered,

For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God. Then Peter answered,

47 “ Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? ”

“Can anyone forbid these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just like us.”

48 A nd he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.