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The words "They" and "them" here refer to the two servants and the soldier from Cornelius. (See: Acts 10:7)
A centurion named Cornelius ... listen to a message from you
This can be divided into several sentences and stated in active form as the UDB does. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
worships God
The word for "worship" here has the sense of deep respect and awe.
all the nation of the Jews
This number of people is exaggerated with the word "all" to emphasize how widely this was known among the Jews. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)
So Peter invited them to come in and stay with him
The journey to Caesarea was too long for them to begin that afternoon.
stay with him
"be his guests"
some of the brothers from Joppa
This refers to believers who lived in Joppa.