Acts 10:10 bbe — And he was in need of food: but while they were getting it ready, a deep sleep came on him;

Bible in Basic English

"And he was in need of food: but while they were getting it ready, a deep sleep came on him;"

— Acts 10:10, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 10 — Context

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And when the angel who said these words to him had gone away, he sent for two of his house-servants, and a God-fearing man of the army, one of those who were waiting on him at all times;

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And having given them an account of everything, he sent them to Joppa.

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Now the day after, when they were on their journey and were near the town, Peter went up to the top of the house for prayer, about the sixth hour:

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And he was in need of food: but while they were getting it ready, a deep sleep came on him;

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And he saw the heavens opening, and a vessel coming down, like a great cloth let down on the earth,

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In which were all sorts of beasts and birds.

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And a voice came to him, saying, Come, Peter; take them for food.

Acts 10:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:10 say?
Acts 10:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he was in need of food: but while they were getting it ready, a deep sleep came on him;”
Where is Acts 10:10 in the Bible?
Acts 10:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 10.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 10:10.
What translation should I read Acts 10:10 in?
Acts 10:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 10:10?
Acts 10:10 reads (BBE): “And he was in need of food: but while they were getting it ready, a deep sleep came on him;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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