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

32 Send 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. '

33 So 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. "

1. Cornelius begins to explain and rehearse all that had happened to him. He tells about the angel coming to him. His prayers were heard. He followed the instructions to send men to Joppa.

2. Cornelius says that he immediately sent for Peter. He is glad that Peter choose to come.

3. Cornelius is expecting great things from Peter. He has gathered many in his house. They are there, not for a dinner party, but to hear what Peter commands them.

4. They also realize that Peter is only going to command what God commands.

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