Cornelius was a centurionA centurion was a commander who led about a hundred Roman soldiers. In modern military terms, this would be equivalent to a company commander. in the Roman army stationed in the region of Caesarea, and he was the first Gentile to receive baptism.
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Although he was a Gentile, it is recorded that he always feared God and showed mercy and kindness to the Jewish people under colonial rule.
To him, God directly spoke, commanding him to send for Peter, who was staying in Joppa, and listen to his words.
At the same time, Peter, having received a command from God, accepted Cornelius's invitation and entered his house. He was so humble that he prostrated himself before Peter, who was from the ruling people.
Afterward, upon hearing the gospel from Peter and being filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues, Peter, seeing this clear presence of God, administered baptism to the Gentiles for the first time.