Acts 11:4 nasb — But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying,

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"But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying,"

— Acts 11:4, NASB

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Acts 11 — Context

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Now the apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

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And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised took issue with him,

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saying, "You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them."

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But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying,

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"I was in the city of Joppa praying; and in a trance I saw a vision, an object coming down like a great sheet lowered by four corners from the sky; and it came right down to me,

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and when I had fixed my gaze on it and was observing it I saw the four-footed animals of the earth and the wild beasts and the crawling creatures and the birds of the air.

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"I also heard a voice saying to me, 'Get up, Peter; kill and eat.'

Acts 11:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 11:4 say?
Acts 11:4 in the NASB reads: “But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying,”
Where is Acts 11:4 in the Bible?
Acts 11:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 4.
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 11:4.
What translation should I read Acts 11:4 in?
Acts 11:4 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 11:4?
Acts 11:4 reads (NASB): “But Peter began speaking and proceeded to explain to them in orderly sequence, saying,” 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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