Acts 11:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, ”

Acts 11:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But Peter rehearsed - Greek: Peter beginning, explained it to them in order; that is, he began with the vision which he saw, and gave a narrative of the various events in order, as they actually...
Acts 11:4 - 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 11:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

rehearsed... from the beginning, and . having begun. expounded . set forth. Greek. ektithemi. See note on Acts 7:21 . by order . in order. Greek. kathexes. See note on Acts 3:24 . unto ....
Acts 11:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order - Εξετιθετο αυτοις καθ...
Acts 11:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But Peter rehearsed the matter, &c.— But Peter beginning, opened to them the matter in order. As it is probable that they were only some of the Jewish converts who questioned St. Peter about...
Acts 11:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order, arxamenos (...
Acts 11:4 - 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 11:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning. — Better, perhaps, the word “rehearse” having grown into a different shade of meaning, began and set forth the matter. The translators seem to h...
Acts 11:4 - 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 11:4 - 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 11:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. (2) And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended w...
Acts 11:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning ,.... Of the vision at Joppa; and expounded it by order unto them ; or related every particular, in a very methodical and orderly manner: he did n...
Acts 11:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying, Ver. 4. But Peter rehearsed ] With singular modesty he seeks to satisfy them (if reason will do...
Acts 11:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But Peter rehearsed Εξετιθετο, laid open; the matter from the beginning Of the vision which he had seen, which was evidently designed to dispose him to such condescension, and gave them a full de...
Acts 11:4 - 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 11:4 - 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 11:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This great apostle condescends to the least and weakest amongst them, and gives an account of what he had done and the reasons that moved him unto it, if by any means he might gain some, and confirm...
Acts 11:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘But Peter began, and expounded the matter to them in order, saying, “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, a certain container descending, as it were a great sheet let...
Acts 11:4 - 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 11:4 - 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 11:4 - 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 11:4 - 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 11:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
Acts 11:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 14:27 ; Joshua 22:21-31 ; Luke 1:3 ; Proverbs 15:1
Acts 11:4 - 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 11:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Peter laid all things before them — So he did not take it ill to be questioned, nor desire to be treated as infallible. And he answers the more mildly because it related to a point which he had not...

Acts 11:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Acts 11:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Acts 11:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Acts 11:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Acts 11:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Acts 11:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Acts 11:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Acts 11:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Acts 11:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Acts 11:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Acts 11:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Acts 11:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 11:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Acts 11:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Acts 11:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Acts 11:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Acts 11:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Acts 11:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Acts 11:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Acts 11:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Acts 11:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Acts 11:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Acts 11:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes