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Were (υπηρχεν). Imperfect of υπαρχω in sense of ην, to exist, be. Fish are not mentioned, perhaps because the sheet had no water, …
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Wherein, etc. This particular vision was suggested by Peter's hunger (Acts 10:10). It was designed, however, to teach him an i…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
All manner of four-footed beasts . . .—The classification seems to imply the sheep, the oxen, or the swine that were used…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Though Peter was not by training or inclination an overly scrupulous Jew, and though as a Christian his inherited prejudices were wearing thin, he …
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
If anyone asks how Peter could see a great multitude of living creatures at once, the question is easily answered. For Luke says, All manner,
John Gill
JohnGill
Wherein were all manner of four-footed beasts of the earth ,
&c.] Not as if they were painted upon it, and these wer…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson