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Cornelius
Facts:
Cornelius was a Gentile, or non-Jewish man, who was a military officer in the Roman army.
- He prayed regularly to God and was very generous in giving to the poor.
- When Cornelius and his family heard the apostle Peter explain the gospel, they became believers in Jesus.
- The people of Cornelius' household were the first non-Jewish people to become believers.
- This showed Jesus' followers that he had come to save all people, including Gentiles.
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(See also: apostle, believer, Gentile, good news, Greek, centurion)