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 (G3588) Ioudaian (G2449)] - rather, 'throughout Judea' (see the note at Acts 15:23),
Heard that the Gentiles had also received the word or God - and heard it, doubtless, with unmingled satisfaction. The only thing which some heard with displeasure was Peter's recognition of them, as on a perfect equality with the Jewish brethren, without circumcision. This novelty, and the sensation which it produced, would cause the news to fly swiftly through the country.