First ReadingActs 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
From the Acts of the Apostles
25When Peter entered,Cornelius met him,fell down at his feet,and worshiped him.26But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up!I myself am also a man.”
verses 27–33 are not read34Peter opened his mouth and said,“Truly I perceive that God doesn’t show favoritism;35but in every nation he who fears himand works righteousness is acceptable to him.
verses 36–43 are not read44While Peter was still speaking these words,the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.45They of the circumcision who believed were amazed,as many as came with Peter,because the gift of the Holy Spirit was also poured out on the Gentiles.46For they heard them speaking in other languages and magnifying God.
Then Peter answered,47“Can anyone forbid these people from being baptized with water?They have received the Holy Spirit just like us.”48He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.Then they asked him to stay some days.