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Acts 10:11
And he saw the heaven opened and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great linen sheet let down by the four corners from heaven to the earth:
Acts 10:11 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
Acts 10:11 in other translations
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:
He saw heaven open and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners.
He saw heaven opened and a certain container descending to him, like a great sheet let down by four corners on the earth,
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In context
8 To whom when he had related all, he sent them to Joppe.
9 And on the next day, whilst they were going on their journey and drawing nigh to the city, Peter went up to the higher parts of the house to pray, about the sixth hour.
10 And being hungry, he was desirous to taste somewhat. And as they were preparing, there came upon him an ecstasy of mind.
11 And he saw the heaven opened and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great linen sheet let down by the four corners from heaven to the earth:
12 Wherein were all manner of four-footed beasts and creeping things of the earth and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him: Arise, Peter. Kill and eat.
14 But Peter said: Far be it from me. For I never did eat any thing that is common and unclean.
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