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This was done three times, and immediately the vessel was received up into heaven.
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A Thrice-Confirmed Command
Nearly all commentators agree that the vision was repeated three times for confirmation. This repetition was necessary to overcome Peter's deeply ingrained prejudices and to impress upon him, with absolute certainty, the importance and divine authority of this new revelation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This was done three times. Three times, undoubtedly, to impress the mind of Peter with the certainty and importance of the vision. Compare…
Thrice (επιτρις). For three times. Peter remained unconvinced even by the prohibition of God. Here is a striking illustration of o…
19th Century
Anglican
This was done three times.—The threefold repetition was both general and personal in its significance. It was mystically the sign …
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This was done thrice That is, either the voice spoke the same words three times, or the sheet was let down three times; a…
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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…
