Acts 10:28 bbe — And he said to them, You yourselves have knowledge that it is against the law for a man who is a Jew to be in the compa…

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"And he said to them, You yourselves have knowledge that it is against the law for a man who is a Jew to be in the company of one who is of another nation; but God has made it clear to me that no man may be named common or unclean:"

— Acts 10:28, Bible in Basic English

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    “He said to them, "You yourselves know how it is an unlawful thing for a man who is a Jew to join himself or come to one of another nation, but God has shown me that I shouldn't call any man unholy or unclean.”

Acts 10 — Context

25

And when Peter came in, Cornelius came to him and, falling down at his feet, gave him worship.

26

But Peter, lifting him up, said, Get up, for I am a man as you are.

27

And saying these words, he went in, and saw that a great number of people had come together;

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And he said to them, You yourselves have knowledge that it is against the law for a man who is a Jew to be in the company of one who is of another nation; but God has made it clear to me that no man may be named common or unclean:

29

And so I came without question, when I was sent for. What then is your purpose in sending for me?

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And Cornelius said, Four days from now I was in my house in prayer at the ninth hour; and I saw before me a man in shining clothing,

31

Who said, Cornelius, your prayer has come to the ears of God, and your offerings are kept in his memory.

Acts 10:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 10:28 say?
Acts 10:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said to them, You yourselves have knowledge that it is against the law for a man who is a Jew to be in the company of one who is of another nation; but God has made it clear to me that no man may be named common or unclean:”
Where is Acts 10:28 in the Bible?
Acts 10:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 10, verse 28.
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 10:28.
What translation should I read Acts 10:28 in?
Acts 10:28 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 10:28?
Acts 10:28 reads (BBE): “And he said to them, You yourselves have knowledge that it is against the law for a man who is a Jew to be in the company of one who is of another nation; but God has made it clear to me that no man may be named 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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