G2883–Κορνήλιος–Kornēlios

Now a Captain of the Italian Regiment, named Cornelius, was quartered at Caesarea.

Κορνήλιος, Kornēlios “Cornelius,”

About three o'clock one afternoon he had a vision, and distinctly saw an angel of God enter his house, who called him by name, saying, "Cornelius!"

Κορνήλιε. Kornēlie “Cornelius!”

While Peter was greatly perplexed as to the meaning of the vision which he had seen, just then the men sent by Cornelius, having by inquiry found out Simon's house,

Κορνηλίου Kornēliou “Cornelius”

So Peter went down and said to the men, "I am the Simon you are inquiring for. What is the reason of your coming?"

Κορνηλίου Kornēliou “Cornelius”

Their reply was, "Cornelius, a Captain, an upright and God-fearing man, of whom the whole Jewish nation speaks well, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and listen to what you have to say."

Κορνήλιος Kornēlios “Cornelius”

and the day after that they reached Caesarea. There Cornelius was awaiting their arrival, and had invited all his relatives and intimate friends to be present.

Κορνήλιος Kornēlios “Cornelius”

When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him, and threw himself at his feet to do him homage.

Κορνήλιος Kornēlios “Cornelius”

"Just at this hour, three days ago," replied Cornelius, "I was offering afternoon prayer in my house, when suddenly a man in shining raiment stood in front of me,

Κορνήλιος Kornēlios “Cornelius”

who said, "`Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been put on record before God.

Κορνήλιε, Kornēlie “Cornelius,”