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Acts 10:26-36

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26But Peter lifted him up, saying: “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”
27And conversing with him he went in and found many gathered there.
28Then he said to them: “You know how it is unlawful for a Jewish man to associate with or to approach a different race; but God has shown me that I should not call any man ‘common’ or unclean.
29Therefore also I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. So I ask, for what reason did you send for me?”
30So Cornelius said: “I have been fasting during four days until this very hour; yes, it was the ninth hour, I was praying in my house when wow, a man stood before me in shining clothing
31and said: ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard and your alms are remembered before God.
32Send therefore to Joppa and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea; upon arriving he will speak to you.’
33So I sent to you at once, and you did well to come. Now then, we are all present before God to hear all the things commanded you by God.”
34So opening his mouth Peter said: “Really, I comprehend that God is not One to show partiality,
35but in every ethnic nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is acceptable to Him.
36The word that He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all—

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