Acts 10:16
“This was done thrice : and the vessel was received up again into heaven.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
This was done thrice,.... That is, either the voice spoke the same words three times, or the sheet was let down three…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This was done thrice - Three times, doubtless to impress the mind of Peter with the certainty and importance of the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
This was done thrice - For the greater certainty, and to make the deeper impression on the apostle's mind.
And the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 10:9-18
Cornelius had received positive orders from heaven to send for Peter, whom otherwise he had not heard of, or at least…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
This was done thrice The original has a conjunction "And" at the commencement of the sentence.
The repetition of the…