"And he reportedto us howhe had seenthe angelstandingin his house,and saying,'Sendto Joppaand have Simon,who is also calledPeter,brought here;
They said,"Cornelius,a centurion,a righteousand God-fearingmanwell spokenof by the entirenationof the Jews,was [divinely] directedby a holyangelto sendfor you [to come] to his houseand heara messagefrom you."
"The Spirittoldme to gowith them withoutmisgivings.Thesesixbrethrenalsowentwith me and we enteredthe man'shouse.
and he will speakwordsto you by whichyou will be saved,you and allyour household.'
When Petercameto himself,he said,"NowI knowfor surethat the Lordhas sent forthHis angeland rescuedme from the handof Herodand from allthat the Jewishpeoplewere expecting."
Nowin Joppathere was a disciplenamedTabitha(whichtranslated[in Greek] is calledDorcas);this womanwas aboundingwith deedsof kindnessand charitywhichshe continually did.
Since Lyddawas nearJoppa,the disciples,having heardthat Peterwas there,senttwomento him, imploringhim, "Do not delayin comingto us."
It becameknownalloverJoppa,and manybelievedin the Lord.
And Peter stayedmanydaysin Joppawith a tanner[named] Simon.
Are they not allministeringspirits,sentout to render servicefor the sakeof thosewho willinheritsalvation?
