In context
23So Peter invited them in and gave them lodging. The next day he set out with them, and some of the brothers and sisters from Joppa went along. 24The following day he reached Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them; he had gathered his relatives and his close friends. 25As Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell at his feet and bowed low before him. 26But Peter raised him up. “Stand up,” he said. “I am only a man myself.” 27Talking with him, he went in and found a large gathering.
