Acts 11:12

Translations

Modern

The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Traditional

And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house:

Literal

And the Spirit told me to go with them, not having doubted. And these six brothers also went with me, and we entered into the man’s house,

Latin

Dixit autem Spiritus mihi ut irem cum illis, nihil hæsitans. Venerunt autem mecum et sex fratres isti, et ingressi sumus in domum viri.

Original

Greek

English

The Spirit told me to accompany them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man’s home.

Notes

Acts 11:4–17

Peter reviewed what had happened. He explained that God had directed the whole series of events (11:12). Peter ate with Gentiles (non-Jews) because God made it evident that he should (11:4–12). Peter then saw the Holy Spirit come upon the Gentiles, realizing God accepted and blessed them like Jews who trusted in Jesus (11:15–17; see 1:5). Peter followed God's will by admitting Gentiles to the church.

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 Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Righteousness by Faith The Holy Spirit’s Presence

Events

Peter defends Gentile salvationc. AD 38

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Glossary

Antioch of Syria Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Circumcision Cornelius Jerusalem Council 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 The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Design of To Direct Ministers

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