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Barnes' Notes on Acts 10:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Wherein ... - This particular vision was suggested by Peter’s hunger, Acts 10:10. It was designed, however, to teach him an important lesson in regard to the introduction of all nations to the gospel. Its descending from heaven may have been an intimation that that religion which was about to abolish the distinction between the Jews and other nations was of divine origin. See Revelation 21:2. return to 'Top of Page'
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