Acts 11:2

And, when Peter came up unto Jerusalem, they of the circumcision began to find fault with him,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

In Context

1Now the Apostles and the brethren who were throughout Judaea heard that, the nations also, had welcomed the word of God.

3Saying—he went in unto men uncircumcised, and did eat with them.

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Cross References

Acts 10:9Now, on the morrow, as those men were journeying, and, unto the city, drawing near, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour;

Acts 15:1And, certain persons, coming down from Judea, began to teach the brethren—Except ye be circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 21:20And, they, having heard, began glorifying God; and they said to him—Thou observest, brother, how many myriads there are among the Jews who have believed, and, all, are zealous for the law.

Matthew Henry on Acts 11:2-19

Peter's Vindication. 1 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judæa 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 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 was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great… Read the whole commentary →

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