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And straight away it seemed as if a veil was taken from his eyes, and he was able to see; and he got up, and had baptism;

And when he had taken food his strength came back. And for some days he kept with the disciples who were in Damascus.

But his disciples took him by night and let him down from the wall in a basket.

But Barnabas took him to the Apostles and gave them an account of how he had seen the Lord on the road, and had given hearing to his words, and how at Damascus he had been preaching in the name of Jesus without fear.

Preaching in the name of the Lord without fear; and he had discussions with the Greek Jews; but they were working for his death.

But Peter made them all go outside, and went down on his knees in prayer; and turning to the body, he said, Tabitha, get up. And, opening her eyes, she saw Peter and got up.

A serious-minded man, fearing God with all his family; he gave much money to the poor, and made prayer to God at all times.

And when the angel who said these words to him had gone away, he sent for two of his house-servants, and a God-fearing man of the army, one of those who were waiting on him at all times;

And, while Peter was turning the vision over in his mind, the Spirit said to him, See, three men are looking for you.

And they said, Cornelius, a captain, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by all the nation of the Jews, had word from God by an angel to send for you to his house, and to give hearing to your words.

And the day after that, they came to Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, having got together his relations and his near friends.

And when Peter came in, Cornelius came to him and, falling down at his feet, gave him worship.

Who said, Cornelius, your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your offerings are kept in his memory.

To him all the prophets give witness, that through his name everyone who has faith in him will have forgiveness of sins.

And he gave us an account of how he had seen the angel in his house, saying, Send to Joppa, and get Simon, named Peter, to come to you;

And having taken him, he put him in prison, with four bands of armed men to keep watch over him; his purpose being to take him out to the people after the Passover.

And a great light was seen shining in the room, and an angel of the Lord came to Peter and, touching him on his side so that he came out of his sleep, said, Get up quickly. And his chains came off his hands.

And when Peter came to his senses he said, Now, truly, I am certain that the Lord has sent his angel and taken me out of the hands of Herod, against all the hopes of the Jews.

And they said to her, You are off your head. But still she said, with decision, that it was so. And they said, It is his angel.

But he made a sign to them with his hand to be quiet, and gave them an account of how the Lord had taken him out of prison. And he said, Give the news to James and the brothers. And then he went away.