Thrice (επιτρις). For three times. Peter remained unconvinced even by the prohibition of God. Here is a striking illustration of o…

This was done three times. Three times, undoubtedly, to impress the mind of Peter with the certainty and importance of the vision. Compare…

This was done three times.—The threefold repetition was both general and personal in its significance. It was mystically the sign …

The voice told Peter, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” The particular application had to do with nullifying Jewish dietary la…

This was done thrice. The repetition of the vision served to confirm Peter, so that no doubt would remain in his mind. From this we gather…

This was done thrice That is, either the voice spoke the same words three times, or the sheet was let down three times; a…

The prejudices of Peter against the Gentiles would have prevented his going to Cornelius, unless the Lord had prepared him for this service. To tel…