Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I replied, ‘Surely not, Lord! Nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ New Living Translation “‘No, Lord,’ I replied. ‘I have never eaten anything that our Jewish laws have declared impure or unclean.’ English Standard Version But I said, ‘By no means, Lord; for nothing common or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Berean Standard Bible ‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Berean Literal Bible But I said, 'In no way, Lord. For nothing ever common or unclean has entered into my mouth.' King James Bible But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. New King James Version But I said, ‘Not so, Lord! For nothing common or unclean has at any time entered my mouth.’ New American Standard Bible But I said, ‘By no means, Lord, for nothing unholy or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ NASB 1995 “But I said, ‘By no means, Lord, for nothing unholy or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ NASB 1977 “But I said, ‘By no means, Lord, for nothing unholy or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Legacy Standard Bible But I said, ‘By no means, Lord, for nothing defiled or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Amplified Bible But I said, ‘Not at all, Lord; for nothing common (unholy) or [ceremonially] unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Christian Standard Bible “ ‘No, Lord! ’ I said. ‘For nothing impure or ritually unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible No, Lord!’ I said. ‘For nothing common or ritually unclean has ever entered my mouth!’ American Standard Version But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath ever entered into my mouth. Contemporary English Version But I said, "Lord, I can't do that! I've never taken a bite of anything that is unclean and not fit to eat." English Revised Version But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath ever entered into my mouth. GOD'S WORD® Translation "But I answered, 'I can't do that, Lord! I've never put anything impure or unclean into my mouth.' Good News Translation But I said, 'Certainly not, Lord! No ritually unclean or defiled food has ever entered my mouth.' International Standard Version But I replied, 'Absolutely not, Lord, for nothing common or unclean has ever entered my mouth!' Majority Standard Bible ?No, Lord,? I said, ?for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.? NET Bible But I said, 'Certainly not, Lord, for nothing defiled or ritually unclean has ever entered my mouth!' New Heart English Bible But I said, 'Not so, Lord, for nothing unholy or unclean has ever entered into my mouth.' Webster's Bible Translation But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. Weymouth New Testament "'On no account, Lord,' I replied, 'for nothing unholy or impure has ever gone into my mouth.' World English Bible But I said, ‘Not so, Lord, for nothing unholy or unclean has ever entered into my mouth.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I said, Not so, Lord, because anything common or unclean has at no time entered into my mouth; Berean Literal Bible But I said, 'In no way, Lord. For nothing ever common or unclean has entered into my mouth.' Young's Literal Translation and I said, Not so, Lord; because anything common or unclean hath at no time entered into my mouth; Smith's Literal Translation And I said, By no means, Lord: for anything common or unclean never came into my month. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I said: Not so, Lord; for nothing common or unclean hath ever entered into my mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version But I said: ‘Never, lord! For what is common or unclean has never entered into my mouth.’ New American Bible But I said, ‘Certainly not, sir, because nothing profane or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ New Revised Standard Version But I replied, ‘By no means, Lord; for nothing profane or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I said, Far be it, my Lord: for never has anything defiled and unclean entered my mouth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And I said, 'Never, my Lord, because what is polluted or defiled has never entered my mouth.' NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut I said, By no means, Lord; for nothing common or unclean has ever entered my mouth. Godbey New Testament And I said, By no means, Lord: because nothing unconsecrated or unclean has ever entered into my mouth. Haweis New Testament But I said, By no means, Lord: for never yet hath any thing common or unclean entered into my mouth. Mace New Testament but I said, Lord, by no means: for I never did eat any thing impure, and defiled. Weymouth New Testament "'On no account, Lord,' I replied, 'for nothing unholy or impure has ever gone into my mouth.' Worrell New Testament But I said, 'By no means, Lord; because a common or an unclean thing never entered into my mouth!' Worsley New Testament But I said, By no means, Lord: for nothing polluted or unclean hath ever entered into my mouth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Peter's Report at Jerusalem…7Then I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter, kill and eat.’ 8‘No, Lord,’ I said, ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ 9But the voice spoke from heaven a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’… Cross References Leviticus 11:4-8 But of those that only chew the cud or only have a divided hoof, you are not to eat the following: The camel, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. / The rock badger, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. / The rabbit, though it chews the cud, does not have a divided hoof; it is unclean for you. ... Deuteronomy 14:3-21 You must not eat any detestable thing. / These are the animals that you may eat: The ox, the sheep, the goat, / the deer, the gazelle, the roe deer, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep. ... Ezekiel 4:14 “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I have never defiled myself. From my youth until now I have not eaten anything found dead or mauled by wild beasts. No unclean meat has ever entered my mouth.” Isaiah 65:4 sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls. Mark 7:14-19 Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me and understand: / Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him; but the things that come out of a man, these are what defile him.” / If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear. ... Matthew 15:10-11 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. / A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Romans 14:14 I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, / because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. Genesis 7:2 You are to take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate; a pair of every kind of unclean animal, a male and its mate; Genesis 9:3-4 Everything that lives and moves will be food for you; just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you all things. / But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. Daniel 1:8 But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself. Hosea 9:3 They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria. Colossians 2:16-17 Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath. / These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. Galatians 2:11-14 When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. / For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. ... 1 Corinthians 10:25-27 Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, / for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” / If an unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat anything set before you without raising questions of conscience. Treasury of Scripture But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean has at any time entered into my mouth. common. Mark 7:2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. Romans 14:14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. unclean. Leviticus 10:10 And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean; Leviticus 11:47 To make a difference between the unclean and the clean, and between the beast that may be eaten and the beast that may not be eaten. Ezra 9:11,12 Which thou hast commanded by thy servants the prophets, saying, The land, unto which ye go to possess it, is an unclean land with the filthiness of the people of the lands, with their abominations, which have filled it from one end to another with their uncleanness… Jump to Previous Account Common Entered Impure Means Mouth No Surely Time Unclean Unholy WiseJump to Next Account Common Entered Impure Means Mouth No Surely Time Unclean Unholy WiseActs 11 1. Peter, being accused for preaching to the Gentiles,5. makes his defense; 18. which is accepted. 19. The gospel being spread in Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, 22. Barnabas is sent to confirm them. 26. The disciples are first called Christians at Antioch. 27. They send relief to the brothers in Judea in time of famine. ‘No, Lord,’ I said, This phrase reflects Peter's immediate response to the vision he received. It shows his initial resistance to the divine instruction, highlighting his adherence to Jewish dietary laws. This response is reminiscent of other biblical figures who initially resisted God's call, such as Moses in Exodus 3:11 and Jonah in Jonah 1:3. The use of "Lord" indicates Peter's recognition of divine authority, yet his "No" suggests a struggle between his traditional beliefs and the new revelation. ‘for nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe apostle who is recounting his vision and experience to the believers in Jerusalem. He is a central figure in the early church and a key leader among the apostles. 2. Vision of the Sheet This event refers to the vision Peter had in which a sheet filled with various animals was lowered from heaven, and he was instructed to kill and eat. This vision challenged Jewish dietary laws and symbolized the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith. 3. Jerusalem The location where Peter is explaining his vision and actions to the other apostles and believers. Jerusalem was the center of early Christian activity and the site of the first church council. 4. Gentiles Non-Jewish people who were traditionally considered unclean by Jewish standards. The vision and subsequent events led to the acceptance of Gentiles into the Christian community. 5. Cornelius A Roman centurion whose household was among the first Gentiles to receive the Holy Spirit, marking a significant moment in the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish communities. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyPeter's vision teaches us that God's plans may challenge our preconceived notions and traditions. We must remain open to His leading, even when it defies our understanding. Breaking Down Barriers The inclusion of Gentiles signifies the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers. As Christians, we are called to embrace diversity and unity in the body of Christ. Obedience Over Tradition Peter's initial resistance highlights the struggle between tradition and obedience. We must prioritize God's commands over human traditions when they conflict. Purity of Heart The focus shifts from external purity to the purity of heart and intention. Our relationship with God is not about ritualistic observance but about a transformed heart. Witnessing to All Nations The expansion of the Gospel to the Gentiles underscores the Great Commission's call to make disciples of all nations, reminding us of our mission to share the Gospel universally.Verse 8. - Ever for at any time, A.V. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ‘No,Μηδαμῶς (Mēdamōs) Adverb Strong's 3365: By no means, not at all. Adverb from a compound of me and amos; by no means. Lord,’ Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. I said, Εἶπον (Eipon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘for ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. nothing οὐδέποτε (oudepote) Adverb Strong's 3763: Never. From oude and pote; not even at any time, i.e. Never at all. impure κοινὸν (koinon) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2839: Probably from sun; common, i.e. shared by all or several, or profane. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. unclean ἀκάθαρτον (akatharton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 169: Unclean, impure. Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic). has {ever} entered εἰσῆλθεν (eisēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. mouth.’ στόμα (stoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4750: The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. Links Acts 11:8 NIVActs 11:8 NLT Acts 11:8 ESV Acts 11:8 NASB Acts 11:8 KJV Acts 11:8 BibleApps.com Acts 11:8 Biblia Paralela Acts 11:8 Chinese Bible Acts 11:8 French Bible Acts 11:8 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 11:8 But I said 'Not so Lord (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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