Cornelius and his family were devout and God-fearing. He saw an angel who said “Your prayers have come as an offering to God. Send men to Joppa to bring a man named Peter. He is staying with Simon by the sea.” When the angel left, Cornelius called his servants and a soldier. He told them everything and sent them to Joppa. Peter fell into a trance and saw heaven open up. While Peter was wondering about the vision, the men found his house. They called, asking if Peter was there. The Spirit said to Peter, “Simon, three men are looking for you go with them, I have sent them.” Peter said to the men, “I’m the one you’re looking for. Why have you come?” The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius.” The next day Peter started out with them. The following
