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Acts 11

Acts 11:18

Peter’s Report at Jerusalem · Acts 11:1–18
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Translations

Modern
When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
Traditional
When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
Literal
And having heard these things, they were silent and glorified God, saying, “Then indeed God has given also to the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
Latin
His auditis, tacuerunt: et glorificaverunt Deum, dicentes: Ergo et gentibus pœnitentiam dedit Deus ad vitam.

Original

Greek
English
When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

Notes

Acts 11:18

Peter gave a clear and careful explanation. Those who had objected were convinced. They saw that God was at work in the Gentiles' believing in Jesus and in their receiving eternal life.

However, the question of including Gentiles was not finished. Soon it would lead to a serious crisis in the church (15:1–35; see also Paul's letter to the Galatians).

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.

Events

Glossary

Antioch of Syria Baptism of the Spirit Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Conversion Cornelius Jerusalem Council Peter, the Apostle Repentance Spirit of God

Topics

Catholicity: Inculcated Gentiles: Conversion of Gifts from God: Spiritual: Repentance Glorifying God for His: Grace to Others Glorifying God: Grace to Others Glorifying God: The Church at Jerusalem Joy of the Disciples at Jerusalem, when Peter Told Them About the Conversion of Cornelius and Other Gentiles Missionary Work by Ministers: Success of a Cause of Praise Peter: Advocates the Preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles in the Hearing of the Apostles and Elders Repent Repentance: Called Repentance to Life Repentance: Given by God Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Gifts of God: Spiritual: Repentance The Heathen: Praise God for Success of the Gospel Among