36And there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which interpreted is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works, and of alms, which she did. 37And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died. And having washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38And as Lydda was near to Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent to him two men, entreating that he would not delay to come to them.
39And Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. 40But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes; and seeing Peter, she sat up. 41And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42And it became known throughout all Joppa; and many believed on the Lord.
43And it came to pass, that he remained many days in Joppa, with one Simon, a tanner.
X. There was a certain man in Cæsarea named Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band; 2devout, and one that feared God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God always. 3He saw in a vision, distinctly, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in to him, and saying to him: Cornelius! 4And fixing his eyes on him, he was afraid, and said: What is it, Lord? And he said to him: Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. 5And now send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is surnamed Peter. 6He lodges with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the seaside.
7And when the angel who spoke to Cornelius was gone, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of those who waited on him; 8and having told them all these things, he sent them to Joppa.
9On the morrow, as they were journeying, and drawing near to the city, Peter went up upon the house-top to pray, about the sixth hour. 10And he became very hungry, and desired to eat. While they now were making ready, there fell upon him a trance; 11and he beholds heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as a great sheet, bound by four corners, and let down upon the earth; 12wherein were all the fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth, and birds of the air. 13And there came a voice to him: Arise, Peter; slay, and eat. 14But Peter said: Not so, Lord; for I never ate anything common or unclean. 15And a voice came to him again, the second time: What God cleansed, call not thou common. 16This was done thrice; and the vessel was taken up again into heaven.
17And while Peter was doubting in himself what the vision might be which he saw, behold, the men who were sent from Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, came and stood before the gate; 18and calling they asked, whether Simon, who is surnamed Peter, lodges here.
19While Peter was earnestly considering the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold, men are seeking thee. 20But arise, and go down, and go with them, making no scruple; because I have sent them.
21Peter went down to the men, and said: Behold, I am he whom ye seek. What is the cause for which ye are here? 22And they said: Cornelius, a centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for thee to his house; and to hear words from thee.
23He called them in, therefore, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went forth with them, and certain brethren from Joppa went with him. 24And on the morrow after, they entered into Cæsarea. And Cornelius was expecting them, having called together his kinsmen and near friends. 25And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and did reverence to him. 26But Peter raised him, saying: Stand up; I myself also am a man. 27And while talking with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. 28And he said to them: Ye know that it is unlawful[28] for a Jew to keep company with, or come to, one of another nation; but God showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29Wherefore I also came without delay, when sent for. I ask therefore for what reason did ye send for me?