"It is unlawful for a Jew to associate with or to visit a Gentile," (Acts 10:28), but Peter decides to associate with Cornelius anyway. First, when he invites in the three men Cornelius sent and second when he visits Cornelius directly. Regardless of God's revelation to Peter, his treatment towards Cornelius seems to have some animosity in it, as if he does not wish to associate with the Gentiles even if God has made them clean...
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Simon says, "Go with them without hesitation," (Acts 10:20), but instead "Peter invited them in and gave them lodging," (Acts 10:23). Peter seemingly wants to sit on this request before presenting himself to Cornelius, or wait it out. The following day, Peter finally sets out to Caesarea. He arrives and notices that Cornelius has assembled many friends and relatives...
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