Cornelius, 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.