Cornelius... worshipped. [2] Some think Cornelius might look upon St. Peter as more than a man, and offer to him divine worship: by prostrating, he might only intend to pay such honour to him, as is paid to persons eminent in dignity, especially according to the custom of the eastern people. (Witham)

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Procidens ad pedes ejus adoravit, Greek: peson epi tous podas prosekunesen. The same word, is often used for a civil worship.

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