Acts 10:14 kjva — But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean."

— Acts 10:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 10 — Context

11

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:

12

Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

13

And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.

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But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

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And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

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This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

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Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

Acts 10:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:14 say?
Acts 10:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.”
Where is Acts 10:14 in the Bible?
Acts 10:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 14.
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 10:14.
What translation should I read Acts 10:14 in?
Acts 10:14 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 10:14?
Acts 10:14 reads (KJVA): “But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.” 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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