Acts 10:27

And as he talked with him, he went in So that the previous part of the interview had been without. The action of Cornelius in thus coming forth to meet Peter is in the spirit of that other centurion in the Gospel, who said (Luke 7:6), "I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof." The Greek word here rendered "talked" indicates the communication made during an interview of some length. The subsequent remarks of St Peter shew us that he had been told many things by Cornelius, which are not specially mentioned, but comprehended under this word "talked."

and found( findeth) many, &c. For the character of Cornelius had won him many attached friends.