使徒行傳 10:11-12 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:2-22

Devout heathen. To correct the tendency to limit the operations of Divine grace to particular sections, classes, or nations, the Scriptures record instances of true devoutness and sincere piety both before and outside the Abrahamic covenant. The comforting and inspiring truth of the Divine call and election man has too often changed into a doctrine of Divine favoritism, involving the sovereign and groundless choice of some, and the consequent repudiation and hopeless condition of many. We... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:9-16

(or Acts 10:15 ) The light of heaven on the open gate of a new world. Review the preparations made for the revelation to be now vouchsafed. The teaching of Christ. His commission to his apostles. Stephen; Paul; Samaria. Peter's charge of the key. His visit to Joppa. His mind probably already at work on the problem. I. THE TWO WORLDS FACE TO FACE —the heathen and the Jewish, both the scene of spiritual manifestations. The two streams of grace flowing, ready to commingle in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:9-17

The ecstasy and vision of Peter. I. THE ATTITUDE OF PRAYER , HOW constantly is the act and the habit of prayer mentioned in the course of this history—on the part of the community and on the part of individuals! Peter and Cornelius, the Jew and the Gentile, are in communion with God at the same moment; and it is thus shown that true fellowship between man and man on earth is conditioned by fellowship with God. Souls far apart in space are near and at one by means of this mystic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:9-48

Man in God's sight; or, Divine impartiality. The incident of the conversion of Cornelius is suggestive of some important truths, but of one in particular, viz. the perfectness of the Divine impartiality. We look first, however, at— I. THE PART OF THE PHYSICAL IN THE APPREHENSION OF THE SPIRITUAL . Peter went up to pray ( Acts 10:9 ); but he was very hungry and desired bodily refreshment ( Acts 10:10 ). This state of body was probably favorable to his "falling... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:11

He beholdeth the for saw, A.V.; descending for descending unto him, A.V. and T.R.; were for had been, A.V.; let down by four corners upon the earth for knit at the four corners and let down to the earth, A.V. and T.R. The vessel coming down from the open heavens implied that the command to eat what was contained in it was given by revelation. The things sent were from God, and the command to eat was from God. Peter's hunger had prepared the way for the particular form of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:12

Beasts and creeping things of the earth for beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, A.V. and T.R.; heaven for air, A.V. The distinction between clean and unclean was very sharply drawn in the Levitical Law ( Leviticus 11:1-47 .; see especially Leviticus 11:41-44 and Leviticus 20:25 ; Deuteronomy 14:3-20 ). Peter's astonishment must, therefore, have been exceeding great at the command to slay and eat. And so his answer in Acts 10:14 shows. And yet our Lord... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 10:11

And saw heaven opened - Acts 7:56. See the notes on Matthew 3:16. This language is derived from a common mode of speaking in the Hebrew Scriptures, as if the sky above us was a solid, vast expanse, and as if it were opened to present an opportunity for anything to descend. It is language that is highly figurative.And a certain vessel - See the notes on Acts 9:15.As it had been - It is important to mark this expression. The sacred writer does not say that Peter literally saw such an object... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 10:12

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. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 10:11-14

Acts 10:11-14. And saw heaven opened While he lay in a trance, the heaven appeared to be opened above him, to signify the opening of a mystery that had been hid. And a certain vessel Or utensil; (for the word σκευος , here used, extends to all sorts of instruments, and every part of household furniture, of which see on Acts 9:15;) descending unto him as it had been a great sheet Οθονην μεγαλην , a great linen cloth, or wrapper, an emblem of the gospel, extending to all nations of men; ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 10:1-48

European converts (10:1-48)In the Roman regiment based in Caesarea was a centurion named Cornelius, a man who was such a sincere God-fearer that all his household followed his faith. In response to his expressions of faith and acts of kindness, God promised to send Peter to tell him the good news of Jesus Christ by which he could be saved (10:1-8; cf. 11:14).First, however, God wanted to teach Peter certain lessons. God gave him a vision to show him that the old Jewish food laws were of no... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:2-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:9-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:9-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:9-48

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 10:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 10:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Acts 10:11-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Acts 10:1-48

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