Simon

Now, when the apostles, who were in Jerusalem, had heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John.

Keep thy money to thyself, to perish with thee: because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

And it came to pass that Peter, as he passed through, visiting all, came to the saints who dwelt at Lydda.

And Peter said to him: Eneas, the Lord Jesus Christ healeth thee. Arise and make thy bed. And immediately he arose.

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppe, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not be slack to come unto them.

And Peter rising up went with them. And when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber. And all the widows stood about him, weeping and shewing him the coats and garments which Dorcas made them.

And they all being put forth, Peter, kneeling down, prayed. And turning to the body, he said: Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes and, seeing Peter, sat up.

And now send men to Joppe: and call hither one Simon, who is surnamed Peter.

And on the next day, whilst they were going on their journey and drawing nigh to the city, Peter went up to the higher parts of the house to pray, about the sixth hour.

And there came a voice to him: Arise, Peter. Kill and eat.

But Peter said: Far be it from me. For I never did eat any thing that is common and unclean.

Now, whilst Peter was doubting within himself what the vision that he had seen should mean, behold the men who were sent from Cornelius, inquiring for Simon's house, stood at the gate.

And when they had called, they asked if Simon, who is surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

And as Peter was thinking of the vision, the Spirit said to him: Behold three men seek thee.

Then Peter, going down to the men, said: Behold, I am he whom you seek. What is the cause for which you are come?

Then bringing them in, he lodged them. And the day following, he arose and went with them: and some of the brethren from Joppe accompanied him.

And it came to pass that when Peter was come in, Cornelius came to meet him and falling at his feet adored.

But Peter lifted him up, saying: Arise: I myself also am a man.

Send therefore to Joppe: and call hither Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner, by the sea side.

And Peter opening his mouth, said: in very deed I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons.

While Peter was yet speaking these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the word.

And the faithful of the circumcision, who came with Peter, were astonished for that the grace of the Holy Ghost was poured out upon the Gentiles also.

For they heard them speaking with tongues and magnifying God.

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

But Peter began and declared to them the matter in order, saying: