Acts 11:6 cpdv — And looking into it, I considered and saw the four-footed beasts of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the reptiles, a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And looking into it, I considered and saw the four-footed beasts of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the reptiles, and the flying things of the air. "

— Acts 11:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 11 — Context

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saying, “Why did you enter to uncircumcised men, and why did you eat with them?”

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And Peter began to explain to them, in an orderly manner, saying:

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“I was in the city of Joppa praying, and I saw, in an ecstasy of mind, a vision: a certain container descending, like a great linen sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners. And it drew near to me.

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And looking into it, I considered and saw the four-footed beasts of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the reptiles, and the flying things of the air.

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Then I also heard a voice saying to me: ‘Rise up, Peter. Kill and eat.’

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But I said: ‘Never, lord! For what is common or unclean has never entered into my mouth.’

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Then the voice responded a second time from heaven, ‘What God has cleansed, you shall not call common.’

Acts 11:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 11:6 say?
Acts 11:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And looking into it, I considered and saw the four-footed beasts of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the reptiles, and the flying things of the air. ”
Where is Acts 11:6 in the Bible?
Acts 11:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 6.
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 11:6.
What translation should I read Acts 11:6 in?
Acts 11:6 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 11:6?
Acts 11:6 reads (CPDV): “And looking into it, I considered and saw the four-footed beasts of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the reptiles, and the flying things of the air. ” 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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