And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.
The next day they arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius had been waiting for them and had gathered his family and close friends together.
Cornelius was so ready for this moment that he invited everyone he cared about to be part of it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, chapter 10, Peter is traveling to Caesarea after receiving a vision from God that challenged Jewish dietary laws, symbolizing the inclusion of Gentiles in the early Christian message. Cornelius, a Roman centurion and a devout God-fearing man, had earlier received his own vision instructing him to summon Peter. Upon Peter's arrival in Caesarea, Cornelius gathered his relatives and close friends to hear the apostle's words, highlighting the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish circles in the first-century Roman Empire.
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