Acts 11:2
But, when Peter went up to Jerusalem, those who were converts from Judaism began to attack him,
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
In Context
3on the ground that he had visited people who were not circumcised, and had taken meals with them.
Cross References
Acts 10:9On the next day, while these men were on their way, just as they were nearing the town, Peter went up on the housetop about mid-day to pray.
Acts 15:1But certain persons came down from Judea, and began to teach the Brethren that, unless they were circumcised, in accordance with the custom enjoined by Moses, they could not be saved.
Acts 21:20and, when they had heard it, they began praising God, and said to Paul: “You see, Brother, that the Jews who have become believers in Christ may be numbered by tens of thousands, and they are all naturally earnest in upholding the Jewish 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 →