Acts 11:1

Translations

Modern

The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

Traditional

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

Literal

Now the apostles and the brothers being in Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

Latin

Audierunt autem Apostoli et fratres qui erant in Judæa, quoniam et gentes receperunt verbum Dei.

Original

Greek

English

The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.

Notes

Acts 11:1–18

Jews traditionally kept themselves separate and did not eat or interact in a social setting with Gentiles (10:28; 22:21–22; see John 4:9, 27; 18:28; Galatians 2:12–14). The Jewish Christians in Jerusalem learned that Gentiles had received the word of God. Then they criticized Peter's unusual actions and asked for an explanation, which Peter provided.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter God’s Covenant Love Righteousness by Faith

Events

Peter defends Gentile salvationc. AD 38

Related verses

Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Romans 15:7–12
Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.
Isaiah 32:15
…until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest.
Acts 14:27
When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
Isaiah 49:6
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 15:3
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
Galatians 1:17–22
…nor did I go up to Jerusalem to the apostles who came before me, but I went into Arabia and later returned to Damascus.
Zechariah 8:20–23
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities—
Jeremiah 16:19
O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.
Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.
Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

Places

Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Brothers (and Sisters) Circumcision Cornelius Dietary Laws Jerusalem Council Nations Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Gentiles: Conversion of Peter: Advocates the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles in the Hearing of the Apostles and Elders Sorcery: Practiced by Simon the Sorcerer (Magus) The Heathen: The Gospel Received By

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