Acts 10:14 net — But Peter said,“Certainly not, Lord, for I have never eaten anything defiled and ritually unclean!”

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"But Peter said,“Certainly not, Lord, for I have never eaten anything defiled and ritually unclean!”"

— Acts 10:14, NET Bible

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Acts 10 — Context

11

He saw heaven opened and an object something like a large sheet descending, being let down to earth by its four corners.

12

In it were all kinds of four-footed animals and reptiles of the earth and wild birds.

13

Then a voice said to him,“Get up, Peter; slaughter and eat!”

14

But Peter said,“Certainly not, Lord, for I have never eaten anything defiled and ritually unclean!”

15

The voice spoke to him again, a second time,“What God has made clean, you must not consider ritually unclean!”

16

This happened three times, and immediately the object was taken up into heaven.

17

Now while Peter was puzzling over what the vision he had seen could signify, the men sent by Cornelius had learned where Simon’s house was and approached the gate.

Acts 10:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:14 say?
Acts 10:14 in the NET Bible reads: “But Peter said,“Certainly not, Lord, for I have never eaten anything defiled and ritually 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 (NET): “But Peter said,“Certainly not, Lord, for I have never eaten anything defiled and ritually 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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