[11] And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto as it had been a great sheet at the four corners, and let down to the earth: [12] Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. [13] And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. [14] But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for never eaten any thing that is common unclean. [15] And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, not thou common. [16] was done thrice: and the vessel was received up into heaven. [17] Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which should mean, behold, the men which were sent Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate,