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on which, when I had looked intently, I considered, and saw the four-footed animals of the earth, wild animals, creeping things, and birds of the sky.
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A Deeply Personal Vision
Commentators note that Peter's choice of words, like "fastened my eyes" and "I considered," reveals the intensity of his experience. This wasn't a vague dream but a vivid, captivating vision that commanded his full attention. His detailed memory underscores the profound impact it had on him.
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When I had fastened my eyes (ατενισας). This personal touch Peter adds from his own experience. See on Lu 4:20;[Reference Acts 3:4…
19th Century
Anglican
Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered.—Here again we trace the same kind of vividness as in the prev…
Peter defended his actions by recounting his experiences at Joppa and Caesarea, with an emphasis on (1) the divine initiative in all that transpire…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Upon the which when I had fastened my eyes Not of his body, but of his mind; for this was only in vision presented t…
Presbyterian
The imperfect state of human nature strongly appears when godly people are displeased even to hear that the word of God has been received, because …
