Peter replied, 'Surely not, Lord! I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.'—Peter's refusal shows his sincere commitment to Mosaic law; he appeals to his consistent piety. His use of 'Lord' (kyrie) shows he recognizes divine authority even as he resists the command. Peter's protest is not arrogance but the righteous resistance of one who has truly internalized Torah. His resistance makes the teaching moment necessary and effective.

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