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Acts 11:5 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Acts 11:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 11 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:”
Acts 11:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 11:5
I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision. Peter begins his defense of baptizing Cornelius by describing his supernatural experience that challenged Jewish exclusivism. The detail "in the city of Joppa" establishes the geographical setting and connects to Acts 10:9-16. "Praying" (proseuchomenos, προσευχόμενος) indicates this vision came during devoted communion with God—divine revelation often accompanies seeking God's face."In a trance" (en ekstasei, ἐν ἐκστάσει) means literally "standing outside oneself"—a state where normal consciousness is suspended for direct divi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 11:5
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“and got close to the city”
“Amos, what do you see? I said”
“behold”
“the Lord Yahweh called for judgment by fire; and it dried up the great deep”
“saying”
“Ananias! He said”
“It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.”