^{30 Ref} Cornelius said, "Four days ago, I was fasting until this hour, and at the ninth hour,{3:00 P. M.} I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

^{31 Ref} and said, 'Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your gifts to the needy are remembered in the sight of God.

³² Send therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodges in the house of Simon a tanner, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.'

^{33 Ref} Therefore I sent to you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now therefore we are all here present in the sight of God to hear all things that have been commanded you by God."

^{34 Ref} Peter opened his mouth and said, "Truly I perceive that God doesn't show favoritism;

^{35 Ref} but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him.