[1] And the apostles and brethren in Judaea heard that the Gentiles also received the word of God. [2] when Peter was come up to they that were of the circumcision contended with him, [3] Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them. [4] But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, [5] I in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even [6] Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. [7] And I heard a voice saying Arise, Peter; slay and eat. [8] But I said, Not so, Lord: for common or unclean at any time entered into mouth. [9] But the voice answered again heaven, What God hath cleansed, not thou common. [10] And was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven. [11] And, behold, three men already come unto the house where sent from Caesarea unto [12] And the Spirit bade go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied and we entered into the man's house: [13] he shewed how an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter; [14] Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all house shall be saved. [15] And as began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on at the beginning. [16] Then the word of the Lord, how John indeed baptized with water; but shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. [17] Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what I, that I could withstand God? [18] When they heard they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then God to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.