Acts 10:14
Acts 10:14 in Multiple Translations
“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”
But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common and unclean.
But Peter said, No, Lord; for I have never taken food which is common or unclean.
But Peter replied, “Certainly not, Lord! I have never eaten anything that is impure and unclean.”
But Peter sayd, Not so, Lord: for I haue neuer eaten any thing that is polluted, or vncleane.
And Peter said, 'Not so, Lord; because at no time did I eat anything common or unclean;'
But Peter said, “Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.”
But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
But Peter said: Far be it from me; for I never did eat any thing that is common and unclean.
But Peter replied, “Lord, surely you (sg) do not really want me to do that! I have never eaten any meat that our Jewish law says is unacceptable to God or something that we(exc) must not eat!”
But Peter said, “No, boss. I can’t do that. Our Jewish law says we can’t eat those sorts of animals. They are no good, so I never eat any of them.”
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Study Notes — Acts 10:14
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 10:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 10:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Acts 10:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 10:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 10:14
- Cambridge Bible on Acts 10:14
- Barnes' Notes on Acts 10:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Acts 10:14
- Sermons on Acts 10:14
Context — Peter’s Vision
14“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”
15The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” 16This happened three times, and all at once the sheet was taken back up into heaven.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 20:25 | You are therefore to distinguish between clean and unclean animals and birds. Do not become contaminated by any animal or bird, or by anything that crawls on the ground; I have set these apart as unclean for you. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 4:14 | “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.” |
| 3 | Daniel 1:8 | But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 14:1–29 | You are sons of the LORD your God; do not cut yourselves or shave your foreheads on behalf of the dead, for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth. You must not eat any detestable thing. These are the animals that you may eat: The ox, the sheep, the goat, the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep. You may eat any animal that has a split hoof divided in two and that chews the cud. But of those that chew the cud or have a completely divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: the camel, the rabbit, or the rock badger. Although they chew the cud, they do not have a divided hoof. They are unclean for you, as well as the pig; though it has a divided hoof, it does not chew the cud. It is unclean for you. You must not eat its meat or touch its carcass. Of all the creatures that live in the water, you may eat anything with fins and scales, but you may not eat anything that does not have fins and scales; it is unclean for you. You may eat any clean bird, but these you may not eat: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, the red kite, the falcon, any kind of kite, any kind of raven, the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk, the little owl, the great owl, the white owl, the desert owl, the osprey, the cormorant, the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, or the bat. All flying insects are unclean for you; they may not be eaten. But you may eat any clean bird. You are not to eat any carcass; you may give it to the foreigner residing within your gates, and he may eat it, or you may sell it to a foreigner. For you are a holy people belonging to the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk. You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always. But if the distance is too great for you to carry that with which the LORD your God has blessed you, because the place where the LORD your God will choose to put His Name is too far away, then exchange it for money, take the money in your hand, and go to the place the LORD your God will choose. Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household. And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you. At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates. Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands. |
| 5 | Leviticus 11:1–25 | The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them, “Say to the Israelites, ‘Of all the beasts of the earth, these ones you may eat: You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. But of those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. The rock badger, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. And the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat their meat or touch their carcasses; they are unclean for you. Of all the creatures that live in the water, whether in the seas or in the streams, you may eat anything with fins and scales. But the following among all the teeming life and creatures in the water are detestable to you: everything in the seas or streams that does not have fins and scales. They shall be an abomination to you; you must not eat their meat, and you must detest their carcasses. Everything in the water that does not have fins and scales shall be detestable to you. Additionally, you are to detest the following birds, and they must not be eaten because they are detestable: the eagle, the bearded vulture, the black vulture, the kite, any kind of falcon, any kind of raven, the ostrich, the screech owl, the gull, any kind of hawk, the little owl, the cormorant, the great owl, the white owl, the desert owl, the osprey, the stork, any kind of heron, the hoopoe, and the bat. All flying insects that walk on all fours are detestable to you. However, you may eat the following kinds of flying insects that walk on all fours: those having jointed legs above their feet for hopping on the ground. Of these you may eat any kind of locust, katydid, cricket, or grasshopper. All other flying insects that have four legs are detestable to you. These creatures will make you unclean. Whoever touches their carcasses will be unclean until evening, and whoever picks up one of their carcasses must wash his clothes, and he will be unclean until evening. |
| 6 | Acts 10:28 | He said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with a foreigner or visit him. But God has shown me that I should not call any man impure or unclean. |
| 7 | Exodus 10:11 | No, only the men may go and worship the LORD, since that is what you have been requesting.” And Moses and Aaron were driven from Pharaoh’s presence. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 44:31 | The priests may not eat any bird or animal found dead or torn by wild beasts. |
| 9 | Acts 9:5 | “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. |
| 10 | Matthew 25:9 | ‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’ |
Acts 10:14 Summary
In this verse, Peter is refusing to eat animals that he considers impure, according to his Jewish upbringing and traditions. However, God is about to teach him that He has made all things clean, and that He wants Peter to be open to sharing the gospel with people from all backgrounds (as seen in Acts 10:28 and Acts 11:18). This means that, as Christians, we should not judge others based on their cultural or ethnic differences, but rather welcome them in love and share the good news of Jesus with them (as taught in Galatians 3:28 and Revelation 7:9). By doing so, we can learn to trust God's voice and leading, even when it challenges our preconceptions and traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Peter refuse to eat the animals in the vision?
Peter refused to eat the animals in the vision because he had never eaten anything impure or unclean, as commanded in the book of Leviticus, specifically in Leviticus 11:1-47 and Deuteronomy 14:3-21. This shows his strong adherence to Jewish dietary laws.
What does Peter's response reveal about his character?
Peter's response reveals his strong conviction and commitment to his faith, as well as his potential misunderstanding of God's plan to include Gentiles in the church, as later explained in Acts 10:28 and Acts 11:18.
Is it still important for Christians to follow dietary laws today?
According to Romans 14:1-23 and Galatians 2:11-21, Christians are no longer bound by the same dietary laws as the Jews, but are called to live a life of freedom and love, being mindful of the consciences of others.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on cleanliness and purity?
This verse relates to the Bible's teaching on cleanliness and purity, as seen in books like Leviticus and Ezekiel, which emphasize the importance of being separate from the world and living a holy life, as also taught in 1 Peter 1:15-16 and 2 Corinthians 7:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be holding on to old traditions or ways of thinking that God wants to challenge and change?
- How can I balance my desire to follow God's laws and principles with the need to be open to new things and people that God may be bringing into my life?
- What does it mean for me to 'call something impure that God has made clean', and how can I avoid doing this in my own life?
- How can I, like Peter, learn to trust God's voice and leading, even when it challenges my preconceptions and traditions?
Gill's Exposition on Acts 10:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 10:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 10:14
Trapp's Commentary on Acts 10:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 10:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 10:14
Cambridge Bible on Acts 10:14
Barnes' Notes on Acts 10:14
Whedon's Commentary on Acts 10:14
Sermons on Acts 10:14
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Fully Yielded to God by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the desperate need for salvation among people who may appear devout but are still in spiritual darkness. He uses the example of Simon Peter |
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Doing Good to Others by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and power, and that he went about d |
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Jesus Is Lord by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of continuing in the word of God after experiencing a crisis of conversion. He highlights the verse "You shall know the truth |
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Spiritual Enlargement Unto the Maintaining of the Testimony of Jesus by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the theme of spiritual enlargement through the biblical account of Elisha succeeding Elijah, highlighting the importance of being filled with the Holy S |
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Dare to Be a Daniel by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having faith in God and relying on the blood and righteousness of Jesus Christ for salvation. He encourages believers to s |
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(Montana) Daniel by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and thanksgiving in the life of a believer. He highlights the example of Daniel, who prayed and gave thanks to God t |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.1:8-2:35 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of obeying God's commandments, even the seemingly minor ones. He references four passages of scripture that forbid certain act |






