^{7 Ref} And when the angel who said these words to him had gone away, he sent for two of his house-servants, and a God-fearing man of the army, one of those who were waiting on him at all times;

^{8 Ref} And having given them an account of everything, he sent them to Joppa.

^{9 Ref} Now the day after, when they were on their journey and were near the town, Peter went up to the top of the house for prayer, about the sixth hour:

^{10 Ref} And he was in need of food: but while they were getting it ready, a deep sleep came on him;

^{11 Ref} And he saw the heavens opening, and a vessel coming down, like a great cloth let down on the earth,

^{12 Ref} In which were all sorts of beasts and birds.

^{13 Ref} And a voice came to him, saying, Come, Peter; take them for food.

^{14 Ref} But Peter said, No, Lord; for I have never taken food which is common or unclean.

^{15 Ref} And the voice came to him a second time, What God has made clean, do not you make common.

^{16 Ref} And this was done three times: and then the vessel was taken back into heaven.

^{17 Ref} Now while Peter was in doubt as to the purpose of this vision, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made search for Simon's house, came to the door,

^{18 Ref} To see if Simon, named Peter, was living there.

^{19 Ref} And, while Peter was turning the vision over in his mind, the Spirit said to him, See, three men are looking for you.