24. They arrived in Caesarea the following day. Anticipating their arrival, Cornelius had gathered his relatives and close friends.
25. As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in order to honor him.
26. But Peter lifted him up, saying, "Get up! Like you, I’m just a human."
27. As they continued to talk, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people.
28. He said to them, "You all realize that it is forbidden for a Jew to associate or visit with outsiders. However, God has shown me that I should never call a person impure or unclean.