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“ And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. ”

Acts 11:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And the apostles and brethren - The Christians who Were in Judea. Heard ... - So extraordinary an occurrence as that at Caesarea, the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles, and their rec...
Acts 11:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And (1) the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. (1) Peter, being reprehended without reason by the unskilful and ignorant, does not o...
Acts 11:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Peter Defends his Action at Jerusalem. As Philip's action at Samaria ( Acts 8:14 ), so here Peter's doings at Cæ sarea are reported at Jerusalem. The Samaritans were, in many respects, Jews, but Co...
Acts 11:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

And . Now. apostles . App-189. in . throughout. Greek. kata. App-104. Gentiles . Greek. ethnos, as in Acts 10:45 . had . Omit. word . Greek. logos. App-121.
Acts 11:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. And the apostles. Whereas Luke declareth that the fame of one house which was converted was spread abroad everywhere amongst the brethren, that did arise by reason of admiration; for the...
Acts 11:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea - According to Calmet, Judea is here put...
Acts 11:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea х kata ( G2596 ) teen ( G...
Acts 11:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Extension of the Church to Judæa and Samaria ( Acts 8:4 to Acts 11:18 ) The Christians, scattered by persecution, preach everywhere through Judaea and Samaria. The places specially mentioned...
Acts 11:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

XI. (1) And the apostles and brethren that were in Judæa... — The context implies that the tidings travelled, while Peter remained at Cæsarea, first probably to Joppa and Lydda, and afterwards t...
Acts 11:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

following a Plain Course Acts 11:1-18 It is very interesting here to find Peter on the defensive. We have always thought of him as masterful and strong, the born leader of men, whose authority...
Acts 11:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

It is very interesting to note how slowly the prejudices of the Hebrew Christians gave way, and yet how amenable they were to the evidences as they appeared. The apostles and the brethren at Jerusale...
Acts 11:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The tidings of Cornelius's Conversion are communicated to the Church Jerusalem. Peter is at first reproved for going to Cornelius; but: afterwards the Apostles glorify God for the Mercy. So...
Acts 11:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea ,.... The rest of the twelve apostles, and the private members of the churches that were in Judea, for there were in it now more churches than that a...
Acts 11:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. Ver. 1. Had also received the word ] Not only informed, but reformed: yea, so transfor...
Acts 11:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The apostles and brethren heard To their great surprise; that the Gentiles had also received the word of God That not only the Jews who were dispersed in the Gentile countries, and the Gentiles w...
Acts 11:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

News of Peter's carrying the gospel to Gentiles had preceded him to Jerusalem. When he arrived there, therefore, he was faced by those who were specially zealous of the law, and who spoke accusingly...
Acts 11:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Peter's Vindication. 1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judæa heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God....
Acts 11:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

ACTS CHAPTER 11 Acts 11:1-18 Peter, being accused for conversing with the Gentiles, maketh his defence; the church is satisfied, and glorifieth God. Acts 11:19-21 The gospel having spread as...
Acts 11:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Now the apostles and the brethren who were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.' The news had reached the ears of the Apostles and their fellow-brethren in Judaea an...
Acts 11:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL REMARKS Acts 11:1 . The apostles .—Peter and John ( Acts 8:14 ), with James ( Acts 12:2 ), and possibly the rest of the Twelve. The brethren. —The body of disciples. Acts 11:2 . The...
Acts 11:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 11:2 . They of the circumcision contended with him. Those who were zealous of the law, apprehending that Christ and his grace had only been promised and confined to themselves, the call and c...
Acts 11:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

And the apostles and brethren … heard … And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him. The dispute in the early Church Learn-- 1. That even a...
Acts 11:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Acts 11:1 Now for and , A.V.; the brethren for brethren, A.V.; also had for had also , A.V, We can imagine how rapidly the news of the great revolution would travel t...
Acts 11:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the Word of God.
Acts 11:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 10:34-38 ; Acts 14:27 ; Acts 15:3 ; Acts 8:14 ; Acts 8:15 ; Amos 9:11 ; Amos 9:12 ; Galatians 1:17-22 ; Genesis 49:10 ; Hosea 2:23 ; Isaiah 11:10 ; Isaiah 32:15 ; Isaiah 35:1 ; Isa...
Acts 11:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Prejudice Turned to Praise Acts 11:1-18 INTRODUCTORY WORDS After Peter's visit to the home of Cornelius and his return to Judea he learned that the Apostles and brethren there had heard how th...

Acts 11:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 11:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Acts 11:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 11:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 11:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 11:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 11:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 11:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 11:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 11:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 11:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 11:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 11:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 11:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 11:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 11:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 11:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 11:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 11:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 11:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 11:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary