Acts 10:11

and saw that the heavens were open, and that something like a great sail was descending, let down by its four corners towards the earth.

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And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

In Context

10He became hungry and wanted something to eat; but while it was being prepared, he fell into a trance,

12In it were all kinds of quadrupeds, reptiles, and birds.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:47Or again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net which was cast into the sea, and caught fish of all kinds.

John 1:51In truth I tell you,” he added, “you will all see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

John 12:32and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”

Matthew Henry on Acts 10:10-19

Peter's Vision. 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: 10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, 11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: 12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of… Read the whole commentary →

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