Acts 10:30-33

Cornelius then related the vision he had seen to Peter. The angel in Cornelius’ vision (Acts 10:2) had looked like a man dressed in shining garments (Acts 10:30). The vision God had given him was a response to the centurion’s prayers and alms.

". . . there are certain things that do count before God. These are things which can in no way merit salvation, but they are things which God notes. . . . Wherever there is a man who seeks after God as Cornelius did, that man is going to hear the gospel of the grace of God. God will see that he gets it." [Note: McGee, 4:555.]

Cornelius had responded to God admirably by sending for Peter immediately (cf. Peter’s "By no means, Lord," Acts 10:14). Cornelius then invited Peter to tell him and his guests what God wanted him to say to them. What a prepared and receptive audience this was!

Luke stressed the significance of Cornelius’ experience by repeating certain details (cf. Acts 11:4-10). This is another example of his doublet style, which increases emphasis. Other examples are the repetition of Jesus’ miracles by his followers and the repetition of the same types of miracles that Peter performed by Paul.