1. Actes 10:25 (NEG79)
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Why does Cornelius fall at Peter’s feet in reverence?

Actes 10:25 (NEG79)

25 Lorsque Pierre entra, Corneille, qui était allé au-devant de lui, tomba à ses pieds et se prosterna.

The Greek word translated as reverence is elsewhere translated as worship. It is very possible that Cornelius considers Peter to be divine (see Acts 14:11–15);1 alternatively, he is simply acknowledging that Peter is a special person and seeking to pay him appropriate honour.2