KJV ORIGINAL
But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But Peter pulled him up and said, 'Get up! I'm just a regular person like you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even the most spiritual people are still just human, no pedestals needed.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Peter is visiting the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion and devout God-fearer who had received a vision from an angel to seek out Peter. When Cornelius fell at Peter's feet in worship, Peter humbly corrected him, emphasizing that he was only a man and not deserving of such reverence. This event took place in the early days of the Christian church, around AD 40-50 in Caesarea, as part of God's plan to show that the Gospel was for all people, including Gentiles.
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