Acts 10:16

Modern

This happened three times, and all at once the sheet was taken back up into heaven.

Traditional

This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

Literal

Now this took place for three times, and immediately the vessel was taken up into heaven.

Latin

Hoc autem factum est per ter: et statim receptum est vas in cælum.

Greek

English

This happened three times, and all at once the sheet was taken back up into heaven.

God gave Peter the same vision three times to confirm it was true (see Genesis 41:32; 2 Corinthians 13:1).

Theme notes and profiles

John 21:17
Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
Genesis 41:32
Moreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions, the matter has been decreed by God, and He will carry it out shortly.
2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.”