Peter Called to Caesarea

17 While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house [and] approached the gate. 18 They called out to ask if Simon called Peter was staying [there].

19 As Peter continued to reflect on the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, men[fn] are looking for you. 20 So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”

21 [So] Peter went down to the men[fn] [and] said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?”

22 “Cornelius [the] centurion [ has sent us ],” they said. “[He is] a righteous and God-fearing man [with] a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel[fn] instructed [him] to request your presence in his home [so he could] hear a message from you.”

23 So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he went[fn] with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.