Acts 10:12

Wherein were all manner of four-footed beasts of the earth,.... Not as if they were painted upon it, and these were only pictures and representations of them made on the linen sheet; but as if they…

Wherein ... - This particular vision was suggested by Peter’s hunger, Act 10:10. It was designed, however, to teach him an important lesson in regard to the introduction of all nations to the gospel.…

All manner of four-footed beasts, etc. - Every species of quadrupeds, whether wild or domestic; all reptiles, and all fowls. Consequently, both the clean and unclean were present in this visionary…

Cornelius had received positive orders from heaven to send for Peter, whom otherwise he had not heard of, or at least not heeded; but here is another difficulty that lies in the way of bringing them…

wherein were i.e. appeared to be in the vision.

all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts The oldest MSS. omit the last six words. They have been inserted here that the text might…