Acts 10:25-26

[25] And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped [26] But Peter him up, saying, Stand up; myself am a man.

What is the context of Acts 10:25-26?

Peter Meets Cornelius (Acts 10:24-33 true)
Peter at Caesarea (Acts 10:23-33 true)
Peter Speaks with Cornelius (Acts 10:24-43 true)
Peter's Vision (Acts 10:9-33 true)
Peter at Cornelius’s House (Acts 10:23-48 true)
Peter Visits Cornelius (Acts 10:9-43 true)

What does Acts 10:25-26 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Cornelius met Peter like the apostle John responded to God"s angelic messenger on another occasion. Nevertheless Peter, like the angel, refused this unwarranted veneration (cf. Revelation 19:10; Revelation 22:8-9).

". . . Simon Peter would never have let you get down to kiss his big toe ^[1]. He just wouldn"t permit it." ^[2]

Later Paul and Barnabas received a similar reception from the Lystrans and likewise refused worship ( Acts 14:11-15).