^{1 Ref} Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,

^{2 Ref} a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.

^{3 Ref} At about the ninth hour of the day{3:00 PM}, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God coming to him, and saying to him, "Cornelius!"

^{4 Ref} He, fastening his eyes on him, and being frightened, said, "What is it, Lord?" He said to him, "Your prayers and your gifts to the needy have gone up for a memorial before God.

^{5 Ref} Now send men to Joppa, and get Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

^{6 Ref} He lodges with one Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside.{TR adds "This one will tell you what it is necessary for you to do."}"